There are 4 ways to get from Shimokitazawa to Nagano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Ja / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
2h 59m¥3,458–4,624Bus via Nagano Station East Exit
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal to Nagano Station East Exitbus
5h 36m¥1,958–8,724Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminalbus
4h 44m¥4,358–8,224Drive 226.6 km
- Drive from Shimokitazawa to Naganocar 226.6 km
2h 56m¥3,933–5,680
Shimokitazawa to Nagano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimokitazawa to Nagano is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Shimokitazawa to Nagano is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimokitazawa to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagano Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimokitazawa to Nagano. However, there are services departing from 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa and arriving at Nagano via 新宿 Shinjuku and Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Shimokitazawa and Nagano is 226 km. The road distance is 226.6 km.
The best way to get from Shimokitazawa to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Shimokitazawa to Nagano, including transfers.
Shimokitazawa to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shimokitazawa to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 新宿 Shinjuku station.
The best way to get from Shimokitazawa to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Shimokitazawa, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa to Nagano via 新宿 Shinjuku, 大宮 Ōmiya, and Omiya Station in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,200–8,000 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal to Nagano Station East Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–8,500
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Shimokitazawa to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Shimokitazawa to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimokitazawa to Nagano is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Shimokitazawa to Nagano.
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