There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Nirasaki by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Nirasakitrain
5h 41mNight bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Kōfu Station South Exitnightbus Np281
8h 52m¥4,679–15,609Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Nirasaki Stationbus Crystal Liner
8h 31m¥7,500–10,000Drive 371.6 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Nirasakicar 371.6 km
4h 25m¥6,456–9,325Train 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 Nirasakitrain
5h 24m¥25,275–36,875Fly 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 Nirasakitrain
6h 27m¥15,839–23,510Train 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 Nirasakitrain
6h 50m¥14,775–29,875
Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Nirasaki is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Nirasaki is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Nirasaki station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Nirasaki Station via Kyoto Station Hachijo gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Nirasaki. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Nirasaki via Nagoya and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Kyoto and Nirasaki is 381 km. The road distance is 371.6 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Nirasaki without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Kyoto to Nirasaki, including transfers.
Kyoto to Nirasaki bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate.
Kyoto to Nirasaki train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Nirasaki is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥10000 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Nirasaki, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nirasaki via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Shiojiri in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Nirasaki Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–10,000 and the journey takes 7h 22m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥46,000–200,000
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥49,000–220,000
- 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 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 Nirasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shiojiri to Nirasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Nirasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Nirasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,600
- 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 Nirasaki Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- 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 Nirasaki bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Nirasaki Station.
Kyoto to Nirasaki train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Nirasaki is 372 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Kyoto to Nirasaki.
There are 341+ hotels available in Nirasaki.