There are 4 ways to get from Shimosuwa to Nagoya by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shiojiri to Chikusatrain Shinano 12 / ...
2h 54m¥8,840–10,895Drive 193.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Shimosuwa to Nagoyacar 193.3 km
2h 55m¥3,330–4,810Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Sakaebus
4h 8m¥20,948–28,739Bus via Ina
- Take the bus from Ina Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
5h 29m¥12,384–13,993
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shimosuwa to Nagoya is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Shimosuwa to Nagoya is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs ¥8500 - ¥11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimosuwa to Nagoya. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Sakae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimosuwa to Nagoya. However, there are services departing from Shimo-Suwa and arriving at Chikusa via Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Shimosuwa and Nagoya is 192 km. The road distance is 193.3 km.
The best way to get from Shimosuwa to Nagoya without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs ¥8500 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Shimosuwa to Nagoya, including transfers.
Shimosuwa to Nagoya bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Shimosuwa to Nagoya train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shiojiri station.
The best way to get from Shimosuwa to Nagoya is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs ¥8500 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥20000 - ¥29000 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Shimosuwa, Japan and Nagoya, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shiojiri to Chikusa hourly, and the journey takes 1h 50m. JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Sakae twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,400–8,000 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shiojiri to Chikusa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shiojiri to Chikusa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Sakae
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Ina Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Shimosuwa to Nagoya bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Sakae station.
Shimosuwa to Nagoya train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Chikusa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimosuwa to Nagoya is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Shimosuwa to Nagoya.
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