There are 4 ways to get from Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Shinshunakanotrain [161427] Nagano Electric Railway / ...
4h 5m¥14,151–18,525Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal to Nagano Station East Exitbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Hasuikebus Shiga Kogen
8h 10m¥3,575–11,900Bus via Kanda
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Hasuikebus Shiga Kogen
7h 20m¥5,968–11,532Drive 214.5 km
- Drive from Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlandscar 214.5 km
3h 8m¥3,725–5,380
Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Hasuike via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands. However, there are services departing from 上野 Ueno and arriving at Shinshunakano via Tōkyō Station and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Ueno (Station) and Shiga Highlands is 273 km. The road distance is 214.5 km.
The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥14000 - ¥19000.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands, including transfers.
Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥14000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kanda, which costs ¥5500 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan and Shiga Highlands, Japan?
You can take a train from 上野 Ueno to Shiga Highlands via Tōkyō Station, Nagano, and Shinshunakano in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 上野 Ueno to Hasuike via Kanda, Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Nagano Station, and Nagano in around 7h 20m.
- 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
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- nagaden-net.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Shinshunakano
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.nagaden-net.co.jp.e.yv.hp.transer.com/?lang=eng
- 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
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Hasuike
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Hasuike
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal to Nagano Station East Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–8,500
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Ueno (Station) to Shiga Highlands.
There are 362+ hotels available in Shiga Highlands.














