There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Nagano Shi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
1h 53m¥3,340–4,412Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
3h 59m¥4,275–7,980Drive 234.3 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Nagano Shicar 234.3 km
3h 8m¥4,068–5,876Train via Ueno
- Take the train from Ueno to Naganotrain Asama
2h 51m¥3,376–4,635
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Nagano Shi is to train which costs ¥3300 - ¥4500 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Nagano Shi is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Nagano Shi station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagano Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Nagano Shi. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Amori via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Tokyo and Nagano Shi is 226 km. The road distance is 234.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nagano Shi without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Tokyo to Nagano Shi, including transfers.
Tokyo to Nagano Shi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Nagano Shi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nagano Shi is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4200 - ¥8000 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Nagano Shi, 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 Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,200–8,000 and the journey takes 3h 43m.
- 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 Ueno to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- 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 Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Nagano Shi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Tokyo to Nagano Shi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Nagano Shi is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Tokyo to Nagano Shi.
There are 265+ hotels available in Nagano Shi.