There are 8 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Nagano by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain Kagayaki
5h 6m¥7,197–10,175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Nagano Stationbus
9h 40m¥4,500–15,000Bus, night bus
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
- Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Ueda Stationnightbus Chikumagawa Liner
12h 8m¥7,398–14,140Drive 416 km
- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Naganocar 416 km
6h 14m¥7,218–10,425Train via Nagoya
- Take the train from Tsuruhashi to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain Urban Liner / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain Shinano 23 / ...
7h 19mFly Kobe to Matsumoto Airport, train
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
- Take the train from Murai to Naganotrain
5h 54m¥23,167–34,405Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
6h 2m¥16,388–24,960Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
6h 40m¥14,657–33,225
Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Nagano is to bus which costs ¥4500 - ¥15000 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Nagano is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Nagano Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Nagano via Nishikujō, Ōsaka and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Nagano is 503 km. The road distance is 416 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Nagano without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Universal Studios Japan to Nagano, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studios Japan to Nagano train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Nagano is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥15000 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Nagano via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Ōsaka, and Tsuruga in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Universal Studios Japan to Nagano Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–15,000 and the journey takes 9h 37m. Nagaden Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥80,000–270,000
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥85,000–290,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
- Website
- skymark.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–19,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Matsumoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Murai to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- 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 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
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Tsuruhashi to Kintetsu-Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–5,500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Nagoya to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–15,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Daytime Bus
- ¥4,500–7,500
- Overnight Bus
- ¥4,800–8,000
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥9,500–13,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Ueda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–11,000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios Japan to Nagano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Universal Studios Japan to Nagano train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Nagano is 416 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Nagano.
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