There are 4 ways to get from Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kagayaki / ...
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Arakawaokitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
4h 9m¥4,788–6,015Drive 254.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsucar 254.2 km
3h 48m¥4,411–6,371Bus
- Take the bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shimo-Ochiaibus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tsukuba Centerbus Tsukuba
6h 39m¥6,770–10,890Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Nippori to Arakawaokitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
7h 28m¥5,900–9,881
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu is to drive which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu. However, there are services departing from Nagano Bus Terminal and arriving at Ami Premium Outlets via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Tsukuba Center and Arakawaoki Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Arakawaoki via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Nagano and Ushiku Daibutsu is 296 km. The road distance is 254.2 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu, including transfers.
Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Ushiku Daibutsu, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu via Tōkyō Station, Arakawaoki, Arakawaoki Station, and Ami Premium Outlets in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nagano Bus Terminal to Ushiku Daibutsu via Shimo-Ochiai, 高田馬場 Takadanobaba, 大手町 Otemachi, Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Tsukuba Center, Hitachino-Ushiku Station, ひたち野うしく Hitachinoushiku, 荒川沖 Arakawaoki, Arakawaoki Station, and Ami Premium Outlets in around 6h 39m.
- 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/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Arakawaoki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nippori to Arakawaoki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tsukuba Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,260–1,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,800
- Non-reserved Seat
- ¥1,260
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Shimo-Ochiai station.
Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Nagano to Ushiku Daibutsu.
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