There are 4 ways to get from Chino to Nakatsugawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chino to Matsumototrain Azusa
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nakatsugawatrain Shinano 12 / ...
2h 38mDrive 117.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Chino to Nakatsugawacar 117.8 km
1h 47m¥2,030–2,932Bus
- Take the bus from Ihoku IC Mae to Nakatsugawa ICbus
4h 29m¥4,788–5,013Train via Shiojiri
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Nakatsugawatrain CF: Chūō Line Local / ...
3h 9m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chino to Nakatsugawa is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3000 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chino to Nakatsugawa is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chino to Nakatsugawa. However, there are services departing from Ihoku IC Mae and arriving at Nakatsugawa IC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chino to Nakatsugawa. However, there are services departing from Chino and arriving at Nakatsugawa via Matsumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Chino and Nakatsugawa is 147 km. The road distance is 117.8 km.
The best way to get from Chino to Nakatsugawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Chino to Nakatsugawa, including transfers.
Chino to Nakatsugawa bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Ihoku IC Mae station.
Chino to Nakatsugawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Chino station.
The best way to get from Chino to Nakatsugawa is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4700 - ¥5100 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Chino, Japan and Nakatsugawa, Japan?
You can take a train from Chino to Nakatsugawa via Matsumoto in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Ihoku IC Mae to Nakatsugawa IC every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,200 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Chino to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Matsumoto to Nakatsugawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shiojiri to Nakatsugawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Ihoku IC Mae to Nakatsugawa IC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Chino to Nakatsugawa bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Nakatsugawa IC station.
Chino to Nakatsugawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chino to Nakatsugawa is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Chino to Nakatsugawa.
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