There are 7 ways to get from Osaka to Nagano Shi by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain Kagayaki
4h 29m¥7,063–9,969Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Nagano Stationbus
9h 8m¥4,575–14,614Night bus
- Take the night bus from Ōsaka Station to Naganonightbus
5h 13m¥9,675–12,910Drive 411.8 km
- Drive from Osaka to Nagano Shicar 411.8 km
6h 13m¥7,144–10,319Fly Kobe to Matsumoto Airport, train
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
- Take the train from Murai to Amoritrain
5h 11m¥23,103–34,282Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
5h 53m¥16,304–24,740Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
6h 18m¥14,668–30,312
Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Nagano Shi is to bus which costs ¥4500 - ¥15000 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Nagano Shi is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Nagano Shi station. However, there are services departing from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) and arriving at Nagano Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Nagano Shi. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Amori via Tsuruga and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Osaka and Nagano Shi is 494 km. The road distance is 411.8 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Nagano Shi without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Osaka to Nagano Shi, including transfers.
Osaka to Nagano Shi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) station.
Osaka to Nagano Shi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Nagano Shi is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥15000 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Nagano Shi, Japan?
You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Amori via Tsuruga and Nagano in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Nagano Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–15,000 and the journey takes 8h 52m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥46,000–200,000
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥49,000–220,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
- Website
- skymark.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–18,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Matsumoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Murai to Amori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–15,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Daytime Bus
- ¥4,500–7,500
- Overnight Bus
- ¥4,800–8,000
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Night bus from Ōsaka Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥9,500–13,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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Osaka to Nagano Shi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Osaka to Nagano Shi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Nagano Shi is 412 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Osaka to Nagano Shi.
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