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How to get fromKyoto to Norikura (Station)by train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Norikura (Station) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain train
    3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Hakubatrain train
    5h 58m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Hakuba-Norikurabus bus
    8h 49m
    ¥5,000–14,000

  3. Drive 378.6 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Norikura (Station)car car 378.6 km
    5h 44m
    ¥6,554–9,467

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    7h 2m
    ¥8,019–14,768

  5. Train, Ski bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Hakuba-Norikurabus bus Sl331
    9h 11m

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  • Distance: 390.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Norikura (Station), Japan?

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Norikura (Station) via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Nagoya, Shiojiri, and Hakuba in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Hakuba-Norikura once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–14,000 and the journey takes 7h 41m.

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