There are 7 ways to get from Tsuruoka to Nagano by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Takasaki
best- Take the train from Tsuruoka to Niigatatrain
- Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
5h 50m¥6,560–8,662Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tsuruoka to Niigatatrain
- Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Stationbus
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
7h 39m¥5,380–8,562Bus
- Take the bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Yamagata Ekimaebus
- Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前bus
- Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Showadoribus
10h 34m¥7,445–9,400Drive 321.7 km
- Drive from Tsuruoka to Naganocar 321.7 km
4h 18m¥5,581–8,061Fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SYO - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
5h 26m¥49,120–205,820Train
- Take the train from Tsuruoka to Niigatatrain
- Take the train from Niigata to Naoetsutrain
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
7h 18m¥5,460–7,262Fly to Toyama Airport, train
- Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Toyama Airport (TOY)plane SYO - TOY
- Take the train from Toyama to Naganotrain
8h 5m¥84,030–375,600
Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tsuruoka to Nagano is to train which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Tsuruoka to Nagano is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tsuruoka to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Shonai Kanko Bussanko and arriving at Showadori via 山形駅前 and Niigata-eki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Tsuruoka to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Tsuruoka and arriving at Nagano via Niigata and Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Tsuruoka and Nagano is 448 km. The road distance is 321.7 km.
The best way to get from Tsuruoka to Nagano without a car is to train via Takasaki which takes 5h 50m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Tsuruoka to Nagano, including transfers.
Tsuruoka to Nagano bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Shonai Kanko Bussanko station.
Tsuruoka to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tsuruoka station.
The best way to get from Tsuruoka to Nagano is to train via Takasaki which takes 5h 50m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥9500 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Tsuruoka, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Tsuruoka to Nagano via Niigata and Takasaki in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Showadori via 山形駅前 and Niigata-eki in around 10h 34m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Shonai Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥45,000–200,000
Flights from Shonai Airport to Toyama Airport via Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥80,000–370,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tsuruoka to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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 Tsuruoka to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tsuruoka to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Toyama to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Yamagata Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Yamagata Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata-eki to Showadori
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,100
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tsuruoka to Nagano bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Yamagata Ekimae station.
Tsuruoka to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsuruoka to Nagano is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Tsuruoka to Nagano.
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