What is the cheapest way to get from Gifu to Nagano?

The cheapest way to get from Gifu to Nagano is to drive which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gifu to Nagano?

The fastest way to get from Gifu to Nagano is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Gifu and Nagano?

No, there is no direct bus from Gifu to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal and arriving at Hotel Metropolitan Nagano via Takayama Nohi Bus Center and Sawando Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Gifu and Nagano?

No, there is no direct train from Gifu to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Gifu and arriving at Nagano via Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Gifu to Nagano?

The distance between Gifu and Nagano is 281 km. The road distance is 255.9 km.

How do I travel from Gifu to Nagano without a car?

The best way to get from Gifu to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gifu to Nagano?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Gifu to Nagano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gifu to Nagano bus from?

Gifu to Nagano bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gifu to Nagano train from?

Gifu to Nagano train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.

Train or bus from Gifu to Nagano?

The best way to get from Gifu to Nagano is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥14000 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Gifu to Nagano bus arrive?

Gifu to Nagano bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.

Where does the Gifu to Nagano train arrive?

Gifu to Nagano train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.

Can I drive from Gifu to Nagano?

Yes, the driving distance between Gifu to Nagano is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Gifu to Nagano.

Where can I stay near Nagano?

There are 267+ hotels available in Nagano.

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There are 3 ways to get from Gifu to Nagano by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain Shinano 23 / ...
4h 33m
Drive 255.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gifu to Naganocar 255.9 km
3h 59m
¥4,439–6,412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Sawando Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Hotel Metropolitan Naganobus
8h 14m
¥7,957–13,745

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Distance: 280.5 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Gifu, Japan and Nagano, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nagoya to Nagano hourly, and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal to Hotel Metropolitan Nagano via Takayama Nohi Bus Center and Sawando Bus Terminal in around 8h 14m.

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