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How to get fromKyoto to Shibu Onsenby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Shibu Onsen by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train Thunderbird
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain train Kagayaki
    5h 57m
    ¥7,419–10,268

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fukakusa Kyoto to Nagano Stationbus bus
    10h 37m
    ¥6,093–16,129

  3. Train, night bus

    1. Take the train from Oomiya to Ōsakatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2. Take the nightbus from Ōsaka Station to Yudanakanightbus night bus
    7h 56m
    ¥9,921–13,519

  4. Drive  403.1 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Shibu Onsencar car 403.1 km
    5h 52m
    ¥6,165–8,905

  5. Train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Sannomiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane UKB - MMJ
    3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Naganotrain train
    7h 43m
    ¥19,832–40,207

  6. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain train
    8h 10m
    ¥18,043–25,906

Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,667Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shibu Onsen, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Shibu Onsen via Tsuruga, Nagano, and Yudanaka in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Fukakusa Kyoto to Nagano Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–13,000 and the journey takes 7h 17m.

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