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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Suwa 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 7m

  2. Drive  310.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Suwacar car 310.8 km
    4h 25m
    ¥5,330–7,699

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fukakusa to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 41m
    ¥5,643–14,929

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

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane UKB - MMJ
    3. Take the train from Hirooka to Kami-Suwatrain train
    4h 2m

  5. Bus via Kobuchizawa

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Chuo-do Kobuchizawabus bus Crystal Liner
    8h 52m
    ¥8,000–10,600

  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
    6h 40m
    ¥17,393–24,536

  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
    6h 47m

Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,563Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a subway from Marutamachi to Kami-Suwa via Kyoto, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Shiojiri in around 4h 7m. 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.

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