There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki 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 Matsumototrain Shinano 23 / ...
5h 31mDrive 312.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Shinshimashima-ekicar 312.2 km
4h 35m¥5,416–7,823Bus
- Take the bus from Fukakusa to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
7h 42m¥5,533–16,929Train, fly
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
3h 38m¥26,375–38,375Train, bus
- Take the train from Kyōto to Takayamatrain Hida 25
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Shinshimashima Stationbus Takayama
6h 43mBus via Takayama
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Shinshimashima Stationbus Takayama
8h 22m¥7,740–13,174
Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥26000 - ¥39000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki station. However, there are services departing from Fukakusa and arriving at Shinshimashima Station via Matsumoto Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Shinshimashima via Nagoya, Matsumoto and Nagisa(Nagano). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Kyoto and Shinshimashima-eki is 336 km. The road distance is 312.2 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki, including transfers.
Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Fukakusa station.
Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥17000 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shinshimashima-eki, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinshimashima via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Nagoya, Matsumoto, and Nagisa(Nagano) in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Fukakusa to Matsumoto Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–14,000 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
- 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 Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Kyōto to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Fukakusa to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–14,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Shinshimashima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Shinshimashima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–9,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Kyoto to Shinshimashima-eki.
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