There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Nagano (State) 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
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Bus Terminalbus
3h 42m¥4,200–8,000Drive 231.3 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Naganocar 231.3 km
2h 59m¥3,975–5,741Train via Ueno
- Take the train from Ueno to Naganotrain Asama
2h 35m¥3,301–4,425
Tokyo to Nagano (State) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Nagano (State) is to train which costs ¥3200 - ¥4200 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Nagano (State) 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 hourly, 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 (State) is 223 km. The road distance is 231.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nagano (State) 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 (State) bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Nagano (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nagano (State) is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4200 - ¥8000 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Nagano (State), 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.
- 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 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
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Nagano (State) bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Nagano (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Nagano (State) is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Tokyo to Nagano (State).
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