There are 5 ways to get from Nagoya Station to Nanto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagoya to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Takaokatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Takaoka to Johanatrain
5h 1m¥4,930–7,059Drive 181.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagoya Station to Nantocar 181.3 km
2h 44m¥3,098–4,475Bus via Toyama
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Nishi Kamibukurobus
- Take the bus from Nishi-kamibukuro to Johna Gyousei Center Maebus Tonami/Johana Line
5h 43m¥5,100–8,300Bus
- Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
- Take the bus from Kanazawaekinishiguchi to Johanaekimaebus Kanazawaekinisigugchi→Jyouhanaekimaeya→Inami
5h 59m¥3,865–6,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Johanaminamichobus
6h 36m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nagoya Station to Nanto is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Nagoya Station to Nanto is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagoya Station to Nanto. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Bus Center and arriving at Johna Gyousei Center Mae via Nishi-kamibukuro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagoya Station to Nanto. However, there are services departing from Nagoya and arriving at Johana via Tsuruga and Shin-Takaoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Nagoya Station and Nanto is 335 km. The road distance is 181.3 km.
The best way to get from Nagoya Station to Nanto without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Nagoya Station to Nanto, including transfers.
Nagoya Station to Nanto bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Nagoya Station to Nanto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.
The best way to get from Nagoya Station to Nanto is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus via Toyama, which costs ¥5000 - ¥8500 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Nagoya Station, Japan and Nanto, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagoya to Johana via Tsuruga and Shin-Takaoka in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nagoya Station to Johna Gyousei Center Mae via Meitetsu Bus Center, Nishi Kamibukuro, and Nishi-kamibukuro in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nagoya to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Shin-Takaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shin-Takaoka to Johana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥450–650
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagoya Station to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Nishi Kamibukuro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-432-3456
- Website
- Toyama Chihou Railway bus
Bus from Nishi-kamibukuro to Johna Gyousei Center Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,500
- Schedules at
- Toyama Chihou Railway bus
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
- Website
- Kaetsuno Bus
Bus from Kanazawaekinishiguchi to Johanaekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Schedules at
- Kaetsuno Bus
Bus from Shirakawago to Johanaminamicho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- Kaetsuno Bus
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Nagoya Station to Nanto bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishi Kamibukuro station.
Nagoya Station to Nanto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya Station to Nanto is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Nagoya Station to Nanto.
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