There are 4 ways to get from Kōtō to Nagano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
2h 34m¥3,395–4,520Bus via Tōkyō Station
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminalbus
5h 2m¥4,605–8,670Drive 237.4 km
- Drive from Kōtō to Naganocar 237.4 km
3h 4m¥4,110–5,936Bus
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Nagano Bus Terminalbus
5h 21m¥4,422–5,758
Kōtō to Nagano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kōtō to Nagano is to train which costs ¥3300 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kōtō to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kōtō to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagano Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kōtō to Nagano. However, there are services departing from 潮見 Shiomi and arriving at Nagano via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Kōtō and Nagano is 232 km. The road distance is 237.4 km.
The best way to get from Kōtō to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Kōtō to Nagano, including transfers.
Kōtō to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kōtō to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Kōtō to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus via Tōkyō Station, which costs ¥4600 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Kōtō, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,200–8,000 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Nagano Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kōtō to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Kōtō to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kōtō to Nagano is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Kōtō to Nagano.
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