There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Akashina by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagano
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the train from Kawanakajima to Akashinatrain Shinonoi Line
3h 30m¥4,085–5,402Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain Azusa
4h 8m¥3,493–4,739Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
4h 51m¥4,370–7,917Drive 233.3 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Akashinacar 233.3 km
3h 21m¥4,010–5,792
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Akashina is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4800 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Akashina is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Akashina. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Akashina. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Akashina via Nagano and Kawanakajima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Tokyo and Akashina is 270 km. The road distance is 233.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Akashina without a car is to train via Nagano which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Tokyo to Akashina, including transfers.
Tokyo to Akashina bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Akashina train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Akashina is to train via Nagano which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Akashina, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Akashina via Nagano and Kawanakajima in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–7,500 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
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 Kawanakajima to Akashina
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- 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 Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Akashina bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Akashina train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Akashina is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Tokyo to Akashina.
There are 341+ hotels available in Akashina.