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How to get fromOtari to Kyotoby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Otari to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Shinano-Omachitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinano-Ōmachi to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain train
    4. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    5h 42m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain train
    2. Take the train from Itoigawa to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain train
    4. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    5h 49m
    ¥6,002–8,455

  3. Ski bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cortina Ski Resort to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus bus Sl332
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    7h 45m

  4. Drive  396.7 km

    1. Drive from Otari to Kyotocar car 396.7 km
    5h 3m
    ¥6,779–9,791

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Shinano-Omachitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinano-Ōmachi to Matsumototrain train
    3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane MMJ - UKB
    4. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    6h 10m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Fukakusabus bus
    8h 21m
    ¥6,290–13,882

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,517Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Minami-Otari to Marutamachi via Shinano-Ōmachi, Matsumoto, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Fukakusa once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–12,000 and the journey takes 5h 1m.

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