There are 6 ways to get from Tōno to Nagano by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tono to Shin-Hanamakitrain
- Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train
- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ōmiyatrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain
6h 34m¥9,663–12,775Drive 533 km
cheapest- Drive from Tōno to Naganocar 533 km
7h 34m¥8,105–11,707Bus
- Take the bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibanchobus
- Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigatabus
- Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Showadoribus
14h 13m¥11,913–13,975Fly to Komaki Airport, train
- Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane HNA - NKM
- Take the train from Chikusa to Naganotrain
7h 54mBus, train
- Take the bus from Osano Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from 仙台駅東口 to 高崎駅東口bus
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
16h 15m¥11,154–13,963Fly to Osaka International Airport, train
- Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HNA - ITM
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain
8h 53m¥38,263–110,125
Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Komaki Airport (NKM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tōno to Nagano is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Tōno to Nagano is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs ¥9500 - ¥13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tōno to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Morioka and arriving at Showadori via Hirosedori and Niigata-eki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Tōno to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Tono and arriving at Nagano via Shin-Hanamaki, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Tōno and Nagano is 664 km. The road distance is 533 km.
The best way to get from Tōno to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs ¥9500 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Tōno to Nagano, including transfers.
Tōno to Nagano bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Morioka station.
Tōno to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tono station.
The best way to get from Tōno to Nagano is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs ¥9500 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥11000 - ¥14000 and takes 14h 13m.
What companies run services between Tōno, Iwate, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Tono to Nagano via Shin-Hanamaki, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), and Omiya Station in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tono to Showadori via Shin-Hanamaki, Morioka, Morioka, Hirosedori, Niigata, and Niigata-eki in around 14h 13m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Morioka Hanamaki Airport to Komaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥24,000–75,000
Flights from Morioka Hanamaki Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥27,000–95,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Morioka Hanamaki Airport to Komaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥24,000–75,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tono to Shin-Hanamaki
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tsuruga to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Chikusa to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibancho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirosedori to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.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
- Website
- miyakou.co.jp
Bus from Osano Eki-Mae to Sendai Miyagi Kōtsū Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- miyakou.co.jp
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
Bus from 仙台駅東口 to 高崎駅東口
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Tōno to Nagano bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Hirosedori Ichibancho station.
Tōno to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Hanamaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tōno to Nagano is 533 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Tōno to Nagano.
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