There are 4 ways to get from Nagano to Kawaguchi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain Kagayaki / ...
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Kawaguchitrain Keihintouhokusen / ...
1h 22m¥3,085–4,032Bus via Ikebukuro
- Take the bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shimo-Ochiaibus
2h 59m¥4,410–5,570Drive 218.3 km
- Drive from Nagano to Kawaguchicar 218.3 km
2h 57m¥3,764–5,437Bus
- Take the bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
4h 44m¥4,440–8,131
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Kawaguchi is to train which costs ¥3000 - ¥4100 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Kawaguchi is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano to Kawaguchi. However, there are services departing from Nagano Bus Terminal and arriving at Shimo-Ochiai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Kawaguchi. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Kawaguchi via Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Nagano and Kawaguchi is 204 km. The road distance is 218.3 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Kawaguchi without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Nagano to Kawaguchi, including transfers.
Nagano to Kawaguchi bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Nagano to Kawaguchi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano to Kawaguchi is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can bus via Ikebukuro, which costs ¥4400 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Kawaguchi, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagano to Kawaguchi via Ōmiya in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shimo-Ochiai once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- 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 Kawaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥290–430
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Nagano to Kawaguchi bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Shimo-Ochiai station.
Nagano to Kawaguchi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Kawaguchi is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Nagano to Kawaguchi.
There are 12250+ hotels available in Kawaguchi.