There are 4 ways to get from Kitakata to Nagano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Koriyama(Fukushima)train
- Take the train from Koriyama to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain
6h 35m¥8,332–10,458Drive 249.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kitakata to Naganocar 249.2 km
3h 47m¥4,274–6,173Bus
- Take the bus from Kitayanagihara to Niigata Stationbus
- Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Showadoribus
7h 53m¥5,954–6,825Bus via Tokyo
- Take the bus from Kitakata Eigyōsho to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Dream Aizu
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminalbus
9h 42m¥10,400–14,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kitakata to Nagano is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kitakata to Nagano is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kitakata to Nagano. However, there are services departing from 幸町 and arriving at Showadori via Kitayanagihara and Niigata-eki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kitakata to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Kitakata and arriving at Nagano via Aizu-Wakamatsu, Koriyama and Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Kitakata and Nagano is 456 km. The road distance is 249.2 km.
The best way to get from Kitakata to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Kitakata to Nagano, including transfers.
Kitakata to Nagano bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Kitayanagihara station.
Kitakata to Nagano train services, operated by Aizu Railway, depart from Aizu-Wakamatsu station.
The best way to get from Kitakata to Nagano is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥7000 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Kitakata, Fukushima-ken, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Kitakata to Nagano via Aizu-Wakamatsu, Koriyama(Fukushima), Koriyama, and Omiya Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 幸町 to Showadori via 北柳原, Kitayanagihara, Niigata Station, and Niigata-eki in around 7h 53m.
- Phone
- 0242-28-5885
- Website
- Aizu Railway
Train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Koriyama(Fukushima)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–2,800
- Schedules at
- Aizu Railway
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Koriyama to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,500
- 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
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Kitayanagihara to Niigata Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,400
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata-eki to Showadori
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Kitakata Eigyōsho to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,200
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Kitakata to Nagano bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Niigata Station.
Kitakata to Nagano train services, operated by Aizu Railway, arrive at Koriyama(Fukushima) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitakata to Nagano is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Kitakata to Nagano.
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