What is the cheapest way to get from Takayama to Nagano?

The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Nagano is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Takayama to Nagano?

The fastest way to get from Takayama to Nagano is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.

Is there a direct train between Takayama and Nagano?

No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Nakanojo and arriving at Nagano via Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Takayama to Nagano?

The distance between Takayama and Nagano is 169 km. The road distance is 98.1 km.

How do I travel from Takayama to Nagano without a car?

The best way to get from Takayama to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3900.

How long does it take to get from Takayama to Nagano?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Takayama to Nagano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Takayama to Nagano train from?

Takayama to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nakanojo station.

Where does the Takayama to Nagano train arrive?

Takayama to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.

Can I drive from Takayama to Nagano?

Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Nagano is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Takayama to Nagano.

Where can I stay near Nagano?

There are 267+ hotels available in Nagano.

Takayama to Nagano - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Takayama to Nagano by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nakanojo to Takasakitrain [15828] JR Agatsuma / ...
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain Hakutaka
4h 6m
¥2,495–3,897
Drive 98.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Takayama to Naganocar 98.1 km
1h 43m
¥1,690–2,441
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 中之条 Nakanojō to 万座・鹿沢口 Manza·Kazawaguchitrain
2. Take the bus from 万座・鹿沢口駅 to 中軽井沢駅bus
3. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Naganotrain
5h 51m
¥2,745–3,997

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Distance: 169.4 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Takayama, Gunma, Japan and Nagano, Japan?

You can take a bus from 高山役場前 to Nagano via 中之条駅, Nakanojo, and Takasaki in around 4h 6m.

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