What is the cheapest way to get from Nosawa to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Nosawa to Kyoto is to train via Toyama which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nosawa to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Nosawa to Kyoto is to train via Toyama which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct bus between Nosawa and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Nosawa to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal and arriving at Fukakusa Kyoto via Nagano Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Nosawa and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Nosawa station to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Liyama Station and arriving at Kyōto via Toyama and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Nosawa to Kyoto?

The distance between Nosawa and Kyoto is 447 km. The road distance is 416 km.

How do I travel from Nosawa to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Nosawa to Kyoto without a car is to train via Toyama which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.

How long does it take to get from Nosawa to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Nosawa to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nosawa to Kyoto bus from?

Nosawa to Kyoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Nosawa to Kyoto train from?

Nosawa to Kyoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Liyama Station.

Train or bus from Nosawa to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Nosawa to Kyoto is to train via Toyama which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥17000 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Nosawa to Kyoto bus arrive?

Nosawa to Kyoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station East Exit.

Where does the Nosawa to Kyoto train arrive?

Nosawa to Kyoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.

Can I drive from Nosawa to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Nosawa to Kyoto is 416 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Nosawa to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3748+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Nosawa to Kyoto - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Toyama
best
1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Toyamatrain
2. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
5h 40m
¥6,900–9,400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Nagano Station East Exitbus Nozawa Onsen
2. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Fukakusa Kyotobus
10h 3m
¥5,970–16,124
Drive 416 km
1. Drive from Nosawa to Kyotocar 416 km
6h 8m
¥7,204–10,406
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
6h 58m
¥17,890–26,620
Train
1. Take the train from Kitaiiyama to Naganotrain
2. Take the train from Nagano to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
6h 36m
¥7,500–10,350
Train to Niigata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
8h 43m
¥17,590–44,020
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
7h 23m
Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Nagano to Muraitrain
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
8h 30m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,085Cheapest Price

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Distance: 446.8 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Nosawa, Nagano, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Kyōto via Iiyama, Liyama Station, Toyama, and Tsuruga in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Kyōto via Nagano Station East Exit, Nagano Station, Fukakusa Kyoto, and Inari in around 10h 3m.

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