What is the cheapest way to get from Minami-Alps to Nagano?

The cheapest way to get from Minami-Alps to Nagano is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minami-Alps to Nagano?

The fastest way to get from Minami-Alps to Nagano is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3800.

Is there a direct train between Minami-Alps and Nagano?

No, there is no direct train from Minami-Alps to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Kōfu and arriving at Nagano via Matsumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Minami-Alps to Nagano?

The distance between Minami-Alps and Nagano is 170 km. The road distance is 152 km.

How do I travel from Minami-Alps to Nagano without a car?

The best way to get from Minami-Alps to Nagano without a car is to train via Matsumoto which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.

How long does it take to get from Minami-Alps to Nagano?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Minami-Alps to Nagano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minami-Alps to Nagano train from?

Minami-Alps to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kōfu station.

Where does the Minami-Alps to Nagano train arrive?

Minami-Alps to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.

Can I drive from Minami-Alps to Nagano?

Yes, the driving distance between Minami-Alps to Nagano is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Minami-Alps to Nagano.

Where can I stay near Nagano?

There are 286+ hotels available in Nagano.

Minami-Alps to Nagano - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Minami-Alps to Nagano by train or car

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Train via Matsumoto
best
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain Chuuouhonsen / ...
2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain Shinano 23 / ...
3h 40m
¥2,807–4,007
Drive 152 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Minami-Alps to Naganocar 152 km
2h 20m
¥2,607–3,765
Train
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Naganotrain Chuuouhonsen
4h 43m
¥2,801–3,811

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Distance: 169.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Minami-Alps, Japan and Nagano, Japan?

You can take a bus from 上今諏訪 to Nagano via 甲府駅バスターミナル, Kōfu, and Matsumoto in around 3h 40m.

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