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

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There are 8 ways to get from Suwa to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagoyatrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    4h 7m

  2. Drive 310.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Suwa to Kyotocar car 310.9 km
    4h 23m
    ¥5,199–7,509

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Fukakusabus bus
    6h 40m
    ¥5,667–12,895

  4. Fly Matsumoto Airport to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane MMJ - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    4h 5m

  5. Bus via Kobuchizawa

    1. Take the bus from Chuo-do Kobuchizawa to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatebus bus Crystal Liner
    8h 38m
    ¥8,000–10,666

  6. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kami-Suwa to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HND - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    6h 13m
    ¥16,247–24,440

  7. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train

    1. Take the train from Kami-Suwa to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane HND - UKB
    3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    6h 51m

  8. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kami-Suwa to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane HND - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    6h 33m

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥14,440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Kami-Suwa to Marutamachi via Shiojiri, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 4h 7m. 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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