There are 3 ways to get from Nagano to Yamanashi by train or car
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Train via Shiojiri
best- Take the train from Nagano to Shiojiritrain Shinano 24 / ...
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain Azusa / ...
2h 39m¥2,708–3,701Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nagano to Yamanashishitrain Shinonoisen
3h 41m¥2,500–3,300Drive 163.1 km
- Drive from Nagano to Yamanashicar 163.1 km
2h 32m¥2,809–4,057
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Yamanashi is to train which costs ¥2500 - ¥3300 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Yamanashi is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nagano and arriving at Yamanashishi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Nagano and Yamanashi is 173 km. The road distance is 163.1 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Yamanashi without a car is to train via Shiojiri which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3700.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Nagano to Yamanashi, including transfers.
Nagano to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
Nagano to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiojiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Yamanashi is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Nagano to Yamanashi.
There are 791+ hotels available in Yamanashi.
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Yamanashi, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagano to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Shiojiri, Kōfu, and 甲府 Kōfu in around 2h 39m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shiojiri to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Yamanashishi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- JR EAST
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