There are 4 ways to get from Asakusa to Nagano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
2h 38m¥3,455–4,606Bus via Ikebukuro Eki
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Nagano Bus Terminalbus
5h 51m¥4,410–5,710Drive 233 km
- Drive from Asakusa to Naganocar 233 km
3h 4m¥4,016–5,801Bus
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Nagano Bus Terminalbus
5h 59m¥4,410–8,210
Asakusa to Nagano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Nagano is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Asakusa to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Asakusa to Nagano. However, there are services departing from 浅草六丁目 and arriving at Nagano Bus Terminal via Ikebukuro Eki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Asakusa to Nagano. However, there are services departing from 浅草 Asakusa and arriving at Nagano via 秋葉原 Akihabara and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Asakusa and Nagano is 228 km. The road distance is 233 km.
The best way to get from Asakusa to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Asakusa to Nagano, including transfers.
Asakusa to Nagano bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Ikebukuro Eki station.
Asakusa to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Asakusa to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can bus via Ikebukuro Eki, which costs ¥4400 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Asakusa, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Nagano Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Asakusa to Nagano bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Asakusa to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Asakusa to Nagano is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Asakusa to Nagano.
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