There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku to Nagano by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Ōmiyatrain Saikyousen / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
2h 42m¥3,305–4,372Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminalbus
3h 42m¥1,800–8,500Drive 225.1 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Naganocar 225.1 km
2h 57m¥3,847–5,557Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Stationbus To Saku
- Take the train from Komoro to Naganotrain [161709] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
4h 31m¥4,250–4,700
Shinjuku to Nagano by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Nagano is to train which costs ¥3300 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagano Bus Terminal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Nagano via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Nagano is 221 km. The road distance is 225.1 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4400.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Shinjuku to Nagano, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Nagano is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥8500 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Shinjuku Station to Nagano via Omiya Station in around 2h 42m. 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. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Komoro to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- 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
- Willer Express
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–8,500
- Website
- Willer Express
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–3,400
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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Booking & Getting There
Shinjuku to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Nagano is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Shinjuku to Nagano.
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