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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kyoto to Otari

Composite routes from Kyoto to Otari

Cheapest
5 h 9 min
Car
394 km.
from $21
Other
5 h 52 min
274 km.
from $108.74
8 h 54 min
Train, Bus
274 km.
from $87.54
5 h 30 min
Train, Plane
273 km.
from $260.15
5 h 59 min
273 km.
from $135.91

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$34.30–$52.09
Train from Kanazawa to Itoigawa
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.03–$49.54
Train from Kyōto to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$36.84

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyoto to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.87–$33.03
Train from Shiojiri to Minami-Otari
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49
Train from Nagoya to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.38–$54.63
Train from Matsumoto to Minami-Otari
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

Japan Railways (JR)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otari
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.95–$6.99

Airlines

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26

Bus operators

JAMJAM LINER

Phone:
050-3802-1544
Website:
jamjamliner.jp/
Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Cortina
Ave. Duration:
7h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$50.81

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Kyōto to Hakuba
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$71.75

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Otari is to drive which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Otari is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $42.39 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Otari?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto and arriving at Hakuba Cortina Hotel. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Otari?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Otari. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Minami-Otari via Tsuruga, Kanazawa and Itoigawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Otari?

The distance between Kyoto and Otari is 402 km. The road distance is 397 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Otari without a car is to train via Kanazawa which takes 5h 52m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kyoto to Otari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Otari bus from?

Kyoto to Otari bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Kyōto station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Otari train from?

Kyoto to Otari train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Otari?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Otari is to train via Kanazawa which takes 5h 52m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $61.39 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Kyoto to Otari bus arrive?

Kyoto to Otari bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Hakuba Cortina Hotel station.

Where does the Kyoto to Otari train arrive?

Kyoto to Otari train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Otari?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Otari is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Kyoto to Otari.

Where can I stay near Otari?

There are 659+ hotels available in Otari. Prices start at $60.95 per night.
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