There are 5 ways to get from Hikone to Nagano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maibara to Tsurugatrain [28913] Jr Hokuriku / ...
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain Kagayaki
4h 21m¥5,882–8,252Drive 306.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Hikone to Naganocar 306.7 km
4h 39m¥5,240–7,569Bus
- Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Kyoto Fukakusabus
- Take the bus from Fukakusa Kyoto to Nagano Stationbus
9h 29mTrain via Toyama
- Take the train from Maibara to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Naganotrain
5h 12m¥6,282–8,652Train via Nagoya
- Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain Kodama
- Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain Shinano 23 / ...
5h 14m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Nagano is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Hikone to Nagano is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hikone to Nagano station. However, there are services departing from Meishin Taga and arriving at Nagano Station via Fukakusa Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Nagano via Maibara and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Hikone and Nagano is 413 km. The road distance is 306.7 km.
The best way to get from Hikone to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Hikone to Nagano, including transfers.
Hikone to Nagano bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meishin Taga station.
Hikone to Nagano train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Maibara station.
The best way to get from Hikone to Nagano is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Hikone, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Minamihikone to Nagano via Maibara and Tsuruga in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meishin Taga to Nagano Station via Kyoto Fukakusa and Fukakusa Kyoto in around 9h 29m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Maibara to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Maibara to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Tsuruga to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Maibara to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Meishin Taga to Kyoto Fukakusa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hikone to Nagano bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Kyoto Fukakusa station.
Hikone to Nagano train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Nagano is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Hikone to Nagano.
There are 277+ hotels available in Nagano.