There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Suwa-taisha 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 59mDrive 311 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Suwa-taishacar 311 km
4h 25m¥5,397–7,795Bus
- Take the bus from Fukakusa to Nagano Okayabus
5h 59m¥11,393–19,129Train 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 48m¥32,375–46,875Bus via Kobuchizawa
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Chuo-do Kobuchizawabus Crystal Liner
9h 22m¥10,000–13,050Fly 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 Chinotrain
6h 47m¥18,539–27,010Train 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 Chinotrain
7h 10m¥17,475–33,375
Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Suwa-taisha is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Suwa-taisha is to train and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs ¥32000 - ¥47000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto to Suwa-taisha. However, there are services departing from Fukakusa and arriving at Nagano Okaya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Suwa-taisha. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Chino via Nagoya and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Kyoto and Suwa-taisha is 339 km. The road distance is 311 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Suwa-taisha without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Kyoto to Suwa-taisha, including transfers.
Kyoto to Suwa-taisha bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Fukakusa station.
Kyoto to Suwa-taisha train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Suwa-taisha is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥11000 - ¥20000 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Suwa-taisha, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Suwa-taisha via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Nagoya, Shiojiri, and Chino in around 4h 59m. 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 Chino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Chino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,500
- 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 Suwa-taisha bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Okaya station.
Kyoto to Suwa-taisha train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Suwa-taisha is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Kyoto to Suwa-taisha.
There are 65+ hotels available in Suwa-taisha.