There are 8 ways to get from Kyoto to Minami-Alps by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Shizuokatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Shizuoka to Kofutrain [187900] Ltd. Exp.
6h 25mNight bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Kōfu Station South Exitnightbus Np281
8h 16m¥4,649–15,559Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Kofu Station South-Gatebus Crystal Liner
9h 51m¥7,980–10,600Drive 361.8 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Minami-Alpscar 361.8 km
4h 14m¥6,214–8,976Train via Nagoya
- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain
6h 43mFly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfutrain
7h 8m¥16,109–24,010Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfutrain
7h 30m¥15,045–30,375Train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport, train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain
6h 26m¥25,945–37,875
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Minami-Alps is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Minami-Alps is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Minami-Alps. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at 小笠原橋 via Kyoto Station Hachijo gate and 甲府駅バスターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Minami-Alps. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Kofu via Shizuoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Kyoto and Minami-Alps is 445 km. The road distance is 361.8 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Minami-Alps without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Kyoto to Minami-Alps, including transfers.
Kyoto to Minami-Alps bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate.
Kyoto to Minami-Alps train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Minami-Alps is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Minami-Alps, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to 小笠原橋 via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Shizuoka, Kofu, and 甲府駅バスターミナル in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Kofu Station South-Gate twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–10,000 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥45,000–200,000
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥48,000–220,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
- Website
- skymark.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–18,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Matsumoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyoto to Shizuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shizuoka to Kofu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Kyoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shiojiri to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ashiya
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ashiya
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Kofu Station South-Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–10,000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
- Day Bus
- ¥7,500–9,000
- Night Bus
- ¥8,500–10,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Kōfu Station South Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–15,000
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- Relax
- ¥4,100–11,000
- Standard
- ¥4,100–8,000
- Comodo
- ¥6,500–11,000
- ReBorn
- ¥6,500–15,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Minami-Alps bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kofu Station South-Gate.
Kyoto to Minami-Alps train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shizuoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Minami-Alps is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Kyoto to Minami-Alps.
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