What is the cheapest way to get from Ueda to Kōfu?

The cheapest way to get from Ueda to Kōfu is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ueda to Kōfu?

The fastest way to get from Ueda to Kōfu is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.

Is there a direct bus between Ueda and Kōfu?

No, there is no direct bus from Ueda to Kōfu station. However, there are services departing from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） and arriving at Kofu Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Ueda and Kōfu?

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 Matsumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Ueda to Kōfu?

The distance between Ueda and Kōfu is 177 km. The road distance is 111.6 km.

How do I travel from Ueda to Kōfu without a car?

The best way to get from Ueda to Kōfu without a car is to train via Matsumoto which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥2800 - ¥8500.

How long does it take to get from Ueda to Kōfu?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Ueda to Kōfu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Kōfu bus from?

Ueda to Kōfu bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） station.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Kōfu train from?

Ueda to Kōfu train services, operated by Shinano Railway, depart from Ueda(Nagano) station.

Train or bus from Ueda to Kōfu?

The best way to get from Ueda to Kōfu is to train via Matsumoto which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥2800 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Ueda to Kōfu bus arrive?

Ueda to Kōfu bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Ueda to Kōfu train arrive?

Ueda to Kōfu train services, operated by Shinano Railway, arrive at Shinonoi station.

Can I drive from Ueda to Kōfu?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueda to Kōfu is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Ueda to Kōfu.

Where can I stay near Kōfu?

There are 229+ hotels available in Kōfu.

Ueda to Kōfu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ueda to Kōfu 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 via Matsumoto
best
1. Take the train from Ueda(Nagano) to Shinonoitrain
2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain
3. Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain
3h 1m
¥2,867–8,043
Drive 111.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ueda to Kōfucar 111.6 km
1h 47m
¥1,898–2,741
Bus
1. Take the bus from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus 池袋～上田
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Stationbus
6h 9m
¥2,800–7,800
Train
1. Take the train from Komoro to Kobuchizawatrain [12639] JR Koumi
4h 38m
¥2,041–4,786

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 177.3 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Ueda, Japan and Kōfu, Japan?

You can take a train from Ueda(Nagano) to Kōfu via Shinonoi and Matsumoto in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） to Kofu Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 9m.

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