There are 3 ways to get from Hokone to Nagano by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Takaoka-Yabunami to Toyamatrain [29253] Ainokaze Toyama Railway / ...
- Take the train from Toyama to Naganotrain Kagayaki / ...
2h 23m¥9,473–11,545Drive 196.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Hokone to Naganocar 196.4 km
2h 52m¥3,407–4,921Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kuraboneguchi to Takaokaekiminamiguchi1banbus Himishimimbyoin-Busshoji-Saiseikaitakaokabyoin
- Take the train from Shin Takaoka to Naganotrain Hakutaka
2h 46m¥5,414–6,878
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hokone to Nagano is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Hokone to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥9000 - ¥12000.
No, there is no direct train from Hokone to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Takaoka-Yabunami and arriving at Nagano via Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Hokone and Nagano is 204 km. The road distance is 196.4 km.
The best way to get from Hokone to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥9000 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Hokone to Nagano, including transfers.
Hokone to Nagano train services, operated by Ainokaze Toyama Railway, depart from Takaoka-Yabunami station.
Hokone to Nagano train services, operated by Ainokaze Toyama Railway, arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hokone to Nagano is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Hokone to Nagano.
There are 266+ hotels available in Nagano.
What companies run services between Hokone, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Hokone to Nagano via Takaoka-Yabunami and Toyama in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 076-431-3409
- Website
- ainokaze.co.jp
Train from Takaoka-Yabunami to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥420–500
- Website
- http://ainokaze.co.jp/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shin Takaoka to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- kaetsunou.co.jp
Bus from Kuraboneguchi to Takaokaekiminamiguchi1ban
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥270–390
- Schedules at
- kaetsunou.co.jp
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