What is the cheapest way to get from Nagano to Nara Station?

The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Nara Station is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nagano to Nara Station?

The fastest way to get from Nagano to Nara Station is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.

Is there a direct bus between Nagano and Nara Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Nagano station to Nara Station station. However, there are services departing from Nagano Station and arriving at JR Nara Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Nagano and Nara Station?

No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Nara Station. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Nara via Tsuruga and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Nagano to Nara Station?

The distance between Nagano and Nara Station is 494 km. The road distance is 379.5 km.

How do I travel from Nagano to Nara Station without a car?

The best way to get from Nagano to Nara Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.

How long does it take to get from Nagano to Nara Station?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Nagano to Nara Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nagano to Nara Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nagano to Nara Station train from?

Nagano to Nara Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.

Train or bus from Nagano to Nara Station?

The best way to get from Nagano to Nara Station is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥17000 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Nagano to Nara Station bus arrive?

Nagano to Nara Station bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Kyoto Station.

Where does the Nagano to Nara Station train arrive?

Nagano to Nara Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Nagano to Nara Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Nara Station is 379 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Nagano to Nara Station.

Where can I stay near Nara Station?

There are 9780+ hotels available in Nara Station.

Nagano to Nara Station - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Nagano to Nara Station by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nagano to Tsurugatrain
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain
4h 34m
¥7,234–9,607
Drive 379.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nagano to Nara Stationcar 379.5 km
5h 45m
¥6,583–9,509
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Kyoto Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus T
10h 43m
¥7,100–16,366
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Nagano to Ōsaka Stationnightbus
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
9h 11m
¥10,350–13,800
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain
5h 1m
Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Nagano to Muraitrain
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain
5h 37m
¥23,862–35,317
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the train from Tennōji to Naratrain
5h 35m
¥17,018–25,625
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain
6h 10m
¥15,308–31,095

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

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Distance: 494.4 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Nara Station, Japan?

You can take a train from Nagano to Nara via Tsuruga and Kyōto in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nagano Station to JR Nara Station via Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 10h 43m.

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