How to travel from Kōfu to Mine, Japan
The distance between Kōfu and Mine is around 880km (547 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Kōfu to Mine by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mine → Kōfu if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shiojiri then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost¥42,575($310)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Yamaguchi.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥30,120($220)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kyōto then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥22,860($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōfu and Mine
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kōfu to Mine by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥20,535 ($150) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,575 ($310).
The distance between Kōfu and Mine is around 880km (547 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Kōfu and Mine by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kōfu to Mine is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥42,575 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Kōfu and Mine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥20,535 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōfu and Mine. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kōfu to Mine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Shin-Yamaguchi and Asa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōfu and Mine. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Kōfu and Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Shiojiri then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōfu to Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Shiojiri then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Mine is Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Mine. Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Kōfu and Mine. The distance is around 880km (547 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōfu to Mine is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ¥30,120 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kōfu and Mine
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4hrs | ¥42,575($310) | every 3 hours | 956km (594 miles) |
| Train to Shinjuku(Jr), Fly | 4h 55m | ¥31,485($230) | every 3 hours | 1,011km (628 miles) |
| Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane | 5h 15m | ¥42,575($310) | every 3 hours | 1,056km (656 miles) |
| Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane | 6h 5m | ¥35,185($255) | every 4 hours | 987km (613 miles) |
| Train to Shizuoka, plane | 6h 20m | ¥39,700($290) | every 4 hours | 1,040km (646 miles) |
| Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane | 6h 50m | ¥33,405($245) | every 3 hours | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 45m | ¥30,120($220) | every 20 mins | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Train via Shizuoka | 8h 30m | ¥25,325($185) | every 4 hours | 937km (582 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 9h 20m | ¥22,860($165) | every 20 mins | 1,015km (631 miles) |
| Bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, train | 15h 55m | ¥20,535($150) | once daily | 1,541km (957 miles) |
Drive | 9h 40m | ¥13,140($95) | on demand | 880km (547 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kōfu and Mine
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Star Flyer
Solaseed Air
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Keio Dentetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Airports near Mine
The following major airports near Mine offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Mine
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Mine
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Mine