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How to get fromKyoto to Shimosuwaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Shimosuwa by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain train Shinano 23 / ...
    4h 39m

  2. Drive  322.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Shimosuwacar car 322.5 km
    4h 40m
    ¥4,947–7,146

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fukakusa to Nagano Okayabus bus
    6h 19m
    ¥18,893–28,129

  4. Train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane UKB - MMJ
    3h 37m

  5. Bus via Hokuto

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Chuo-do Kobuchizawabus bus Crystal Liner
    9h 28m
    ¥14,050–18,150

  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 Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain train
    7h 5m
    ¥25,393–34,036

  7. Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain train
    7h 11m

Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,569Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shimosuwa, Japan?

You can take a subway from Marutamachi to Shimosuwa via Kyoto, Kyoto, Nagoya, Shiojiri, and Shimo-Suwa in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Fukakusa to Nagano Okaya once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 37m.

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