What is the cheapest way to get from Nagano to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Kobe is to bus which costs ¥4900 - ¥15000 and takes 9h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nagano to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Nagano to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs ¥18000 - ¥34000.

Is there a direct bus between Nagano and Kobe?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Nagano and arriving at Sannomiya Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Nagano and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Shin Kobe via Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Nagano to Kobe?

The distance between Nagano and Kobe is 450 km. The road distance is 436.2 km.

How do I travel from Nagano to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Nagano to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nagano to Kobe?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Nagano to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nagano to Kobe bus from?

Nagano to Kobe bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nagano Station.

Where do I catch the Nagano to Kobe train from?

Nagano to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.

Train or bus from Nagano to Kobe?

The best way to get from Nagano to Kobe is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4900 - ¥15000 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Nagano to Kobe bus arrive?

Nagano to Kobe bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Where does the Nagano to Kobe train arrive?

Nagano to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.

Can I drive from Nagano to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Kobe is 436 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Nagano to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Nagano to Kobe - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Nagano to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
4h 56m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Shin-Ōsaka Stationbus
9h 32m
¥4,970–14,996
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Nagano to Sannomiya Stationnightbus
9h 12m
¥9,500–13,000
Drive 436.2 km
1. Drive from Nagano to Kobecar 436.2 km
6h 27m
¥7,568–10,931
Train via Tsuruga
1. Take the train from Nagano to Tsurugatrain
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Motomachitrain
5h 3m
¥7,684–10,257
Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
5h 18m
Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Nagano to Muraitrain
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
3h 56m
¥18,582–33,447
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4h 29m
¥14,028–32,225
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
4h 52m
¥16,668–25,075
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
5h 50m
¥25,208–50,985

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

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Distance: 450.4 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Nagano to Shin Kobe via Nagoya in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–15,000 and the journey takes 8h 49m.

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