How to travel from Tamano to Kōfu, Japan

The distance between Tamano and Kōfu is around 561km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Tamano to Kōfu by train, bus, car, plane and subway. 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 Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Kofu.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,935($300)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,400($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Kawaguchiko.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kōfu.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance584km (363 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Kōfu

There are several options for getting from Tamano to Kōfu by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥40,935 ($300).

The distance between Tamano and Kōfu is around 561km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Tamano and Kōfu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamano to Kōfu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥40,935 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Kōfu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamano and Kōfu. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamano to Kōfu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama, Shin-Yokohama and Hachioji. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Tamano and Kōfu. Trains depart hourly 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tamano and Kōfu. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamano to Kōfu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Sta., Osaka Station JR Express BT, Ōsaka Station and Kawaguchiko. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Ryobi Express and Fujikyuko Express Bus run regular bus services between Tamano and Kōfu. Buses run twice daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamano to Kōfu. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Kofu. instead which will take 3h 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 Tamano and Kōfu. The distance is around 584km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamano to Kōfu is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ¥20,400 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tamano and Kōfu

Transport options from Tamano to Kōfu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 50m
¥40,935($300)
every 2 hours561km (349 miles)
Train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), plane5h 15m
¥22,725($165)
hourly779km (484 miles)
Train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), plane5h 45m
¥28,885($210)
hourly885km (550 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 40m
¥22,450($165)
5 times a day739km (459 miles)
Train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), bus and plane5h 45m
¥23,545($170)
hourly787km (489 miles)
Train to Hiroshima, bus and plane5h 50m
¥28,200($205)
hourly1,006km (625 miles)
Train
5h 30m
¥20,400($150)
hourly797km (495 miles)
Bus
16hrs
¥11,635($85)
twice daily687km (427 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
¥8,760($64)
on demand584km (363 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