How to travel from Asago to Kōfu, Japan

The distance between Asago and Kōfu is around 515km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Asago to Kōfu by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Kofu.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,015($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto then Shin-Yokohama and then to Kofu.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,165($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kōfu.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance515km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asago and Kōfu

There are several options for getting from Asago to Kōfu by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥16,015 ($115) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,015 ($285).

The distance between Asago and Kōfu is around 515km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (210 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Asago and Kōfu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asago to Kōfu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥39,015 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Asago and Kōfu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥16,015 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asago and Kōfu. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Asago to Kōfu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, Shin-Yokohama and Hachioji. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Asago and Kōfu. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Asago and Kōfu. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Kofu. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asago to Kōfu. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Kofu. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Kōfu is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 81km (50 miles) from Kōfu. Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Asago and Kōfu. The distance is around 515km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asago to Kōfu is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥19,165 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asago and Kōfu

Transport options from Asago to Kōfu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
¥39,015($285)
twice daily524km (325 miles)
Train to Tottori, plane5h 35m
¥26,150($190)
once daily774km (481 miles)
Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane5h 35m
¥20,670($150)
twice daily703km (437 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 20m
¥17,795($130)
5 times a day691km (429 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 40m
¥19,165($140)
every 2 hours689km (428 miles)
Train via Kyoto6h 30m
¥16,015($115)
every 4 hours549km (341 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
¥7,805($57)
on demand515km (320 miles)

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Airports near Kōfu

The following major airports near Kōfu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Kōfu
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Kōfu
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
110km (69 miles) from Kōfu