There are 5 ways to get from Nagano to Inawashiro by train, bus, or car
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Train via Saitama
best- Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Kōriyamatrain
- Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Inawashirotrain
4h 24m¥6,095–8,802Drive 266.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagano to Inawashirocar 266.3 km
3h 58m¥4,576–6,610Bus
- Take the bus from Showadori to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the bus from Niigata Station to Aizu-wakamatsubus
7h 28m¥6,280–8,100Train
- Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niitsutrain
- Take the train from Niitsu to Aizu-Wakamatsutrain
8h 8m¥4,923–7,332Bus via Tokyo
- Take the bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Inawashirobus Dream Aizu
9h 46m¥10,400–13,951
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Inawashiro is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Inawashiro is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano to Inawashiro. However, there are services departing from Showadori and arriving at Aizu-wakamatsu via Niigata Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Inawashiro. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Inawashiro via Ōmiya and Koriyama(Fukushima). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Nagano and Inawashiro is 409 km. The road distance is 266.3 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Inawashiro without a car is to train via Saitama which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Nagano to Inawashiro, including transfers.
Nagano to Inawashiro bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Showadori station.
Nagano to Inawashiro train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano to Inawashiro is to train via Saitama which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Inawashiro, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagano to Inawashiro via Ōmiya and Koriyama(Fukushima) in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Showadori to Inawashiro via Niigata-eki, Niigata Station, Aizu-wakamatsu, and Aizu-Wakamatsu in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ōmiya to Kōriyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Inawashiro
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Niitsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niitsu to Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0242-28-5885
- Website
- aizutetsudo.jp
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Inawashiro
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,700
- Schedules at
- aizutetsudo.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Showadori to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Station to Aizu-wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- 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
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Inawashiro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥6,200
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nagano to Inawashiro bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Niigata-eki station.
Nagano to Inawashiro train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Inawashiro is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Nagano to Inawashiro.
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