There are 4 ways to get from Nagano to Ishikawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Kōriyamatrain
- Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Iwakiishikawatrain
4h 48m¥6,095–7,952Drive 298.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagano to Ishikawacar 298.5 km
4h 24m¥5,176–7,476Bus
- Take the bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kōriyamabus Abukuma
11h 18m¥8,700–14,101Train, bus
- Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Shin-Shirakawatrain
- Take the bus from Shin-Shirakawa Station to Iwaki-Tanakura Stationbus
4h 59m¥5,995–10,032
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Ishikawa is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Ishikawa is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano to Ishikawa. However, there are services departing from Nagano Bus Terminal and arriving at Kōriyama via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Ishikawa. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Iwakiishikawa via Ōmiya and Koriyama(Fukushima). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Nagano and Ishikawa is 410 km. The road distance is 298.5 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Ishikawa without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Nagano to Ishikawa, including transfers.
Nagano to Ishikawa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Nagano to Ishikawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano to Ishikawa is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥15000 and takes 11h 18m.
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Ishikawa, Fukushima-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagano to Iwakiishikawa via Ōmiya and Koriyama(Fukushima) in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Iwakiishikawa via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Kōriyama, and Koriyama(Fukushima) in around 11h 18m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ōmiya to Kōriyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Iwakiishikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ōmiya to Shin-Shirakawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kōriyama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shin-Shirakawa Station to Iwaki-Tanakura Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,100
- Schedules at
- jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nagano to Ishikawa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Nagano to Ishikawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Ishikawa is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Nagano to Ishikawa.
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