There are 5 ways to get from Nagoya 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 179 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagoya to Nantocar 179 km
2h 43m¥3,040–4,391Bus 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 35m¥5,100–8,300Bus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
- Take the bus from Kanazawaekinishiguchi to Johanaekimaebus Kanazawaekinisigugchi→Jyouhanaekimaeya→Inami
5h 59m¥3,877–6,500Train, 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagoya to Nanto is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Nagoya to Nanto is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagoya 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 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagoya 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 and Nanto is 335 km. The road distance is 179 km.
The best way to get from Nagoya 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 to Nanto, including transfers.
Nagoya to Nanto bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Nagoya to Nanto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.
The best way to get from Nagoya 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 35m.
What companies run services between Nagoya, 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 bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Johna Gyousei Center Mae via Nishi Kamibukuro and Nishi-kamibukuro in around 5h 35m.
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Nagoya to Nanto bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishi Kamibukuro station.
Nagoya to Nanto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya to Nanto is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Nagoya to Nanto.
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