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How to get fromJR Namba to Naganoby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from JR Namba to Nagano by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain train Thunderbird
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain train Kagayaki
    5h 1m
    ¥7,130–10,069

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Nagano Stationbus bus
    10h 6m
    ¥4,708–15,244

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Osaka Minato-Machi Bus Terminal to Naganonightbus night bus
    5h 7m
    ¥9,500–13,000

  4. Drive  412.3 km

    1. Drive from JR Namba to Naganocar car 412.3 km
    6h 9m
    ¥7,133–10,303

  5. Train via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train Urban Liner / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain train Shinano 23 / ...
    6h 28m

  6. Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain train
    5h 46m
    ¥15,385–24,800

  7. Fly Kobe to Matsumoto Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane UKB - MMJ
    2. Take the train from Murai to Naganotrain train
    5h 53m
    ¥18,333–34,574

  8. Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain train
    6h 39m
    ¥15,483–61,044

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar210Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,916Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from JR Namba to Nagano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 500.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between JR Namba, Japan and Nagano, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from JR Namba to Nagano via Namba, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Tsuruga in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Nagano Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–15,000 and the journey takes 8h 52m.

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