There are 3 ways to get from Ueda to Kōfu by train or car
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Train via Shiojiri
best- Take the train from Ueda(Nagano) to Shinonoitrain
- Take the train from Shinonoi to Shiojiritrain
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain
2h 54m¥2,867–3,843Drive 111.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Ueda to Kōfucar 111.6 km
1h 47m¥1,915–2,766Train
- Take the train from Komoro to Kobuchizawatrain Koumisen
4h 33m¥2,041–2,836
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ueda to Kōfu is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ueda to Kōfu is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct train from Ueda to Kōfu. However, there are services departing from Ueda(Nagano) and arriving at Kōfu via Shinonoi and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Ueda and Kōfu is 177 km. The road distance is 111.6 km.
The best way to get from Ueda to Kōfu without a car is to train via Shiojiri which takes 2h 54m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3900.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Ueda to Kōfu, including transfers.
Ueda to Kōfu train services, operated by Shinano Railway, depart from Ueda(Nagano) station.
Ueda to Kōfu train services, operated by Shinano Railway, arrive at Shinonoi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ueda to Kōfu is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Ueda to Kōfu.
There are 268+ hotels available in Kōfu.
What companies run services between Ueda, Japan and Kōfu, Japan?
You can take a train from Ueda(Nagano) to Kōfu via Shinonoi and Shiojiri in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Ueda(Nagano) to Shinonoi
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–650
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinonoi to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shiojiri to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Komoro to Kobuchizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shinonoi to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
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