There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Shimosuwa by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain Shinano 23 / ...
4h 19mDrive 322.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Shimosuwacar 322.5 km
4h 40m¥5,594–8,081Bus
- Take the bus from Fukakusa to Nagano Okayabus
6h 19m¥15,893–26,129Train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
3h 56m¥33,375–46,875Bus via Hokuto
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Chuo-do Kobuchizawabus Crystal Liner
9h 47m¥14,500–19,100Fly 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 Kami-Suwatrain
7h 12m¥23,039–33,010Train 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 Kami-Suwatrain
7h 34m¥21,975–39,375
Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shimosuwa is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shimosuwa is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs ¥33000 - ¥47000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto to Shimosuwa. However, there are services departing from Fukakusa and arriving at Nagano Okaya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Shimosuwa. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Shiojiri via Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Kyoto and Shimosuwa is 333 km. The road distance is 322.5 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Shimosuwa without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Kyoto to Shimosuwa, including transfers.
Kyoto to Shimosuwa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Fukakusa station.
Kyoto to Shimosuwa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Shimosuwa is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥15000 - ¥27000 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shimosuwa, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shimosuwa via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Shiojiri in around 4h 19m. 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.
- 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
- 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
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Fukakusa to Nagano Okaya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–11,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Chuo-do Kobuchizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 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
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Shimosuwa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Okaya station.
Kyoto to Shimosuwa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shimosuwa is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Kyoto to Shimosuwa.
There are 380+ hotels available in Shimosuwa.