There are 3 ways to get from Nagano to Tokyo by train, bus, or car
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Nagano to Tokyo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Tokyo is to train which costs ¥3200 - ¥4200 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Tokyo is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nagano Bus Terminal and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nagano and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Nagano and Tokyo is 220 km. The road distance is 231.7 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4200.
The train from Nagano to Tōkyō Station takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Nagano to Tokyo bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Nagano to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano to Tokyo is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nagano to Tōkyō Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 1h 22m. 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. Willer Express also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
- travel.willer.co.jp
Bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–8,500
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Nagano to Tokyo bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Nagano to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Tokyo is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Nagano to Tokyo.
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