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

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There are 5 ways to get from Otari to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    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
    ¥6,046–8,455

  2. 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 36m

  3. Drive 396.7 km

    1. Drive from Otari to Kyotocar car 396.7 km
    5h 3m
    ¥6,882–9,940

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Shinano-Omachitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinano-Omachi to Matsumototrain train
    3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane MMJ - UKB
    4. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    6h 25m
    ¥24,024–35,782

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Fukakusabus bus
    8h 49m
    ¥6,444–14,032

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Minami-Otari to Kyōto via Itoigawa, Toyama, and Tsuruga in around 5h 49m. 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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