There are 3 ways to get from Nagano to Shinjuku 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 Shinjuku Stationtrain Saikyousen / ...
1h 39m¥3,295–4,302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
4h 23m¥1,800–8,500Drive 225.3 km
- Drive from Nagano to Shinjukucar 225.3 km
2h 58m¥3,850–5,561
Nagano to Shinjuku by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Shinjuku is to train which costs ¥3300 - ¥4300 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Shinjuku is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nagano Bus Terminal and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Shinjuku station. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Shinjuku Station via Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Nagano and Shinjuku is 218 km. The road distance is 225.3 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Shinjuku without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4300.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Nagano to Shinjuku, including transfers.
Nagano to Shinjuku bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Nagano to Shinjuku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano to Shinjuku is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Shinjuku, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagano to Shinjuku Station via Ōmiya in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,200–8,000 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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 Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–8,500
- Website
- Willer Express
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Nagano to Shinjuku bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Nagano to Shinjuku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Shinjuku is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Nagano to Shinjuku.
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