There are 4 ways to get from Nagano to Yahiko by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Showadori to Sanjo Tsubamebus
4h 36m¥3,745–4,020Drive 155.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagano to Yahikocar 155.1 km
2h 5m¥2,673–3,860Train
- Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Higashisanjotrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
4h 39m¥2,868–3,922Train via Kashiwazaki
- Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naoetsutrain
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Kashiwazakitrain
- Take the train from Kashiwazaki to Yoshidatrain
6h 10m¥2,708–3,968
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Yahiko is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Yahiko is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano to Yahiko. However, there are services departing from Showadori and arriving at Sanjo Tsubame via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Yahiko. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Yahagi via Joetsumyoko, Higashisanjo and Yoshida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Nagano and Yahiko is 190 km. The road distance is 155.1 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Yahiko without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥3700 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Nagano to Yahiko, including transfers.
Nagano to Yahiko bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Showadori station.
Nagano to Yahiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano to Yahiko is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥3700 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2800 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Yahiko, Japan?
Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Showadori to Sanjo Tsubame twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nagano to Yahagi via Joetsumyoko, Higashisanjo, and Yoshida in around 4h 39m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Joetsumyoko to Higashisanjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Kashiwazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kashiwazaki to Yoshida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Website
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Showadori to Sanjo Tsubame
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Nagano to Yahiko bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Sanjo Tsubame station.
Nagano to Yahiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Yahiko is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Nagano to Yahiko.
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