There are 5 ways to get from Shimosuwa to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 19mDrive 322.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Shimosuwa to Kyotocar 322.2 km
4h 38m¥5,591–8,075Bus
- Take the bus from Nagano Okaya to Fukakusabus
5h 26m¥16,433–24,771Fly Matsumoto Airport to Kobe, train
- Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
- Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
3h 7m¥33,347–46,287Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Kami-Suwa to Shinjuku Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
6h 32m¥24,024–33,465
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimosuwa to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Shimosuwa to Kyoto is to fly and train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥33000 - ¥47000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimosuwa to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Nagano Okaya and arriving at Fukakusa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimosuwa to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Shiojiri and arriving at Kyoto via Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Shimosuwa and Kyoto is 332 km. The road distance is 322.2 km.
The best way to get from Shimosuwa to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Shimosuwa to Kyoto, including transfers.
Shimosuwa to Kyoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nagano Okaya station.
Shimosuwa to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shiojiri station.
The best way to get from Shimosuwa to Kyoto is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥16000 - ¥25000 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Shimosuwa, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Shimosuwa to Kyoto via Shiojiri and Nagoya in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano Okaya to Fukakusa once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 36m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Matsumoto Airport to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport via Izumo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥38,000–170,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Matsumoto Airport to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Kyoto
- 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/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ashiya to Kyōto
- 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 Kami-Suwa to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano Okaya to Fukakusa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–11,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shimosuwa to Kyoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Fukakusa station.
Shimosuwa to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimosuwa to Kyoto is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Shimosuwa to Kyoto.
There are 3741+ hotels available in Kyoto.