There are 4 ways to get from Kawaguchi to Nagano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kawaguchi to Ōmiyatrain Negishisen / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
2h 25m¥3,096–4,122Bus via Nagano Station East Exit
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal to Nagano Station East Exitbus
5h 41m¥2,049–8,874Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminalbus
4h 49m¥4,449–8,374Drive 218.3 km
- Drive from Kawaguchi to Naganocar 218.3 km
2h 57m¥3,765–5,437
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchi to Nagano is to train which costs ¥3100 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchi to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawaguchi 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 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchi to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Kawaguchi and arriving at Nagano via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Kawaguchi and Nagano is 207 km. The road distance is 218.3 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Kawaguchi to Nagano, including transfers.
Kawaguchi to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kawaguchi to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kawaguchi station.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Kawaguchi, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Kawaguchi to Nagano via Omiya Station in around 2h 25m. 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 Kawaguchi to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥290–430
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal to Nagano Station East Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–8,500
- Website
- Willer Express
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Booking & Getting There
Kawaguchi to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Kawaguchi to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchi to Nagano is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Kawaguchi to Nagano.
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