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439 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kyoto to Shima Onsen

Composite routes from Kyoto to Shima Onsen

Cheapest
6 h 45 min
Car
439 km.
from $24
Other
6 h 14 min
328 km.
from $141.30
11 h 29 min
328 km.
from $87.35
13 h 39 min
Bus, Train
328 km.
from $103.18
8 h
327 km.
from $175.66
7 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
328 km.
from $171.68
8 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
328 km.
from $221.09

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$317.59

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$317.59

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$317.59

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyōto to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Tōkyō Station to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19
Train from Karuizawa to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$30.49
Train from Tsuruga to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.92–$60.98

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Takasaki to Nakanojo
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.70–$21.60
Train from Kyoto to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.87–$31.76

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.07–$16.51
Train from Takasaki to Nakanojo
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.08–$6.99

Bus operators

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
9h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.84–$88.93

Nippon Chuo Bus Co

Phone:
+81 27-287-4000
Website:
ncb.jp/
Bus from 京都駅八条口 to 高崎駅東口
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$48.27–$76.22

Express bus - Gunma Prefecture

Website:
busnet-gunma.jp/
Bus from 高崎駅東口（４番のりば） to 月見橋
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.16–$15.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shima Onsen?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shima Onsen is to drive which costs $45.65 - $70.65 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shima Onsen?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shima Onsen is to train via Tokyo which takes 6h 14m and costs $92.39 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Shima Onsen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto to Shima Onsen. However, there are services departing from 京都駅八条口 and arriving at 月見橋 via 高崎駅東口（４番のりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Shima Onsen?

The distance between Kyoto and Shima Onsen is 638 km. The road distance is 444.9 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Shima Onsen without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shima Onsen without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 6h 14m and costs $92.39 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Shima Onsen?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Kyoto to Shima Onsen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shima Onsen bus from?

Kyoto to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus Co, depart from 京都駅八条口 station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Shima Onsen?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shima Onsen is to train via Tokyo which takes 6h 14m and costs $92.39 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Kyoto to Shima Onsen bus arrive?

Kyoto to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus Co, arrive at 高崎駅東口 station.

What is the time difference between Kyoto and Shima Onsen?

It is currently 18:25 at both, Kyoto and Shima Onsen.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Shima Onsen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shima Onsen is 445 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Kyoto to Shima Onsen.

Where can I stay near Shima Onsen?

There are 164+ hotels available in Shima Onsen. Prices start at $48.49 per night.
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