How to travel from Kudamatsu to Kōfu, Japan

The distance between Kudamatsu and Kōfu is around 812km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Kudamatsu to Kōfu by train, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then fly from Ube (UBJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Kofu.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,515($200)
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Train

Take the train to Nagoya then Shiojiri and then to Kofu.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,000($170)
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Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kōfu.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance812km (504 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kudamatsu and Kōfu

There are several options for getting from Kudamatsu to Kōfu by train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥21,905 ($160) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,515 ($200).

The distance between Kudamatsu and Kōfu is around 812km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (397 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Kudamatsu and Kōfu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kudamatsu to Kōfu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥27,515 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Kudamatsu and Kōfu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥21,905 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kudamatsu and Kōfu. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kudamatsu to Kōfu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokuyama, Nagoya and Shiojiri. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kudamatsu and Kōfu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Kudamatsu and Kōfu. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then fly from Ube (UBJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Kofu. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kudamatsu to Kōfu. We recommend that you take the train to Iwakuni then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Kofu. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Kudamatsu and Kōfu. The distance is around 812km (504 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kudamatsu to Kōfu is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ¥23,000 ($170).

How do I get from Kudamatsu to Kōfu

Compare travel optionsbetween Kudamatsu and Kōfu

Transport options from Kudamatsu to Kōfu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane + 5 similar
4h 40m
¥27,515($200)
every 3 hours1,017km (632 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
¥30,390($220)
every 4 hours914km (568 miles)
Train to Kokura, plane5hrs
¥43,670($320)
hourly1,110km (690 miles)
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane5h 40m
¥34,635($255)
twice daily1,026km (638 miles)
Train to Kokura, plane6h 45m
¥34,500($250)
hourly1,197km (744 miles)
Train, Ferry and Plane6h 45m
¥51,475($375)
every 3 hours991km (616 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
¥23,000($170)
every 4 hours823km (511 miles)
Train via Iwakuni6h 55m
¥21,905($160)
every 2 hours835km (519 miles)
Drive
9hrs
¥12,185($89)
on demand812km (504 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