What is the cheapest way to get from Kiso to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Kiso to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiso to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Kiso to Kyoto is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥13000 - ¥18000.

How far is it from Kiso to Kyoto?

The distance between Kiso and Kyoto is 277 km. The road distance is 267.2 km.

How do I travel from Kiso to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Kiso to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥13000 - ¥18000.

How long does it take to get from Kiso to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Kiso to Kyoto, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kiso to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiso to Kyoto is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Kiso to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3125+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Kiso to Kyoto - 3 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Kiso to Kyoto by train, car, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kisofukushima to NagoyaShinano
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to KyōtoNozomi / ...
2h 30m
¥13,115–17,690
Drive 267.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kiso to Kyoto267.2 km
3h 41m
¥4,564–6,592
Taxi, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Kiso to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)MMJ - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōto
3h 11m
¥37,781–58,529

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

¥12,966Cheapest Price

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Distance: 276.6 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Kiso, Nagano, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Kiso to Kyōto via Kisofukushima and Nagoya Station in around 2h 30m.

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