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How to get fromNagano to Japanese Alpsby train or car

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

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Anayamatrain train Shinonoisen
    2. Drive from Anayama to Japanese Alpscar car
    6h 19m
    ¥3,811–5,326

  2. Drive  157.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagano to Japanese Alpscar car 157.7 km
    3h 37m
    ¥2,694–3,891

  3. Train, drive via Shiojiri

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Shiojiritrain train
    2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Kobuchizawatrain train
    3. Drive from Kobuchizawa to Japanese Alpscar car
    4h 35m
    ¥3,318–4,721

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  • Distance: 243.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Japanese Alps, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Nagano to Japanese Alps. However, you can take the train to Anayama then drive to Japanese Alps. Alternatively, you can drive from Nagano to Japanese Alps in around 3h 37m.

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