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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kiso is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kiso is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.

How far is it from Tokyo to Kiso?

The distance between Tokyo and Kiso is 258 km. The road distance is 253.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Kiso without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Tokyo to Kiso, including transfers.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Kiso?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Kiso is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥15000 and takes 5h 57m.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Kiso?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Kiso is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Tokyo to Kiso.

Where can I stay near Kiso?

There are 27+ hotels available in Kiso.

Tokyo to Kiso - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Kiso by train, bus, or car

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 Shinjuku Station to ShiojiriAzusa
2. Take the train from Shiojiri to KisofukushimaShinano
3h 46m
¥12,103–16,578
Drive 253.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tokyo to Kiso253.6 km
3h 44m
¥4,323–6,244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
2. Take the train from Matsumoto to KisofukushimaShinano
5h 12m
¥10,900–13,700
Train via Nagano
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to NaganoHakutaka / ...
2. Take the train from Nagano to KisofukushimaShinano
4h 5m
¥14,423–19,752
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to ShimosuwaShinjuku
5h 57m
¥9,110–14,355

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 257.9 km
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Shinjuku Station to Kiso via Shiojiri and Kisofukushima in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 19m.

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