There are 4 ways to get from Nagano to Iwaki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagano to Uenotrain Asama
- Take the train from Ueno to Iwakitrain Hitachi
4h 47m¥6,315–8,139Drive 350.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagano to Iwakicar 350.9 km
5h 5m¥6,094–8,802Bus
- Take the bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shimo-Ochiaibus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Taira Nakamachibus
7h 8m¥8,180–9,120Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hitachi Stationbus
- Take the train from Hitachi to Iwakitrain
9h 40m¥7,990–12,521
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Iwaki is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Iwaki is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano to Iwaki. However, there are services departing from Nagano Bus Terminal and arriving at Taira Nakamachi via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Iwaki. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Iwaki via Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Nagano and Iwaki is 431 km. The road distance is 350.9 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Iwaki without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Nagano to Iwaki, including transfers.
Nagano to Iwaki bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Nagano to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano to Iwaki is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥9500 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Iwaki, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagano to Iwaki via Ueno in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Taira Nakamachi via Shimo-Ochiai, 高田馬場 Takadanobaba, 大手町 Otemachi, and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Ueno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ueno to Iwaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Hitachi to Iwaki
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shimo-Ochiai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Phone
- 03-4405-5370
- Website
- tobu-bus.com
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Taira Nakamachi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- tobu-bus.com
- 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 Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hitachi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,000
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nagano to Iwaki bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Shimo-Ochiai station.
Nagano to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ueno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Iwaki is 351 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Nagano to Iwaki.
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