There are 4 ways to get from Akabane (Station) to Nagano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Akabane to Ōmiyatrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
2h 22m¥3,144–4,170Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminalbus
4h 44m¥4,418–8,343Drive 225 km
- Drive from Akabane (Station) to Naganocar 225 km
2h 53m¥3,911–5,649Bus
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Nagano Bus Terminalbus
4h 58m¥4,335–5,759
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akabane (Station) to Nagano is to train which costs ¥3100 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Akabane (Station) to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Akabane (Station) to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagano Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Akabane (Station) to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Akabane and arriving at Nagano via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Akabane (Station) and Nagano is 210 km. The road distance is 225 km.
The best way to get from Akabane (Station) to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Akabane (Station) to Nagano, including transfers.
Akabane (Station) to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Akabane (Station) to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Akabane station.
The best way to get from Akabane (Station) to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, which costs ¥4400 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Akabane (Station), Tokyo, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Akabane to Nagano via Omiya Station in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,200–8,000 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Akabane to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥340–470
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Nagano Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Akabane (Station) to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Akabane (Station) to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akabane (Station) to Nagano is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Akabane (Station) to Nagano.
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