There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Nagano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
1h 37m¥3,200–4,200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminalbus
3h 42m¥1,800–8,500Drive 231.3 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Naganocar 231.3 km
2h 59m¥3,975–5,742Bus, 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
Tokyo to Nagano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Nagano is to train which costs ¥3200 - ¥4200 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Nagano is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagano Bus Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Nagano. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Tokyo and Nagano is 223 km. The road distance is 231.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4200.
The train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs hourly.
Tokyo to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nagano is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥8500 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 1h 37m. 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. Willer Express also services this route once daily.
- 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/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Komoro to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- 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 Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–8,500
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Nagano is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Tokyo to Nagano.
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