What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kiso?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kiso is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kiso?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kiso is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Kiso?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kiso. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Kisofukushima via Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kiso?

The distance between Kyoto and Kiso is 278 km. The road distance is 266.5 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Kiso without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kiso without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Kiso?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Kyoto to Kiso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kiso train from?

Kyoto to Kiso train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Where does the Kyoto to Kiso train arrive?

Kyoto to Kiso train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kiso?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kiso is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Kyoto to Kiso.

Where can I stay near Kiso?

There are 35+ hotels available in Kiso.

Kyoto to Kiso - 3 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Kiso by train, car, plane, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kisofukushimatrain Shinano 23 / ...
3h 34m
Drive 266.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kisocar 266.5 km
3h 53m
¥4,579–6,614
Train, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
3. Take the taxi from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kisotaxi
4h 20m
¥41,375–56,875

Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

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¥19,255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.9 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kiso, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kiso via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Kisofukushima in around 3h 34m.

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