The distance between Chiba and Nagano is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Chiba to Nagano by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Nagano.
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There are several options for getting from Chiba to Nagano by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥8,350 ($61) and will take around 2hrs.
The distance between Chiba and Nagano is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Chiba and Nagano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chiba to Nagano is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥8,350 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Nagano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥8,350 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Nagano. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Japan Railways, Narita Express (N'EX), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chiba and Nagano. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chiba and Nagano. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Nagano. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiba to Nagano. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Nagano. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Nagano is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Nagano. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chiba and Nagano. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Nagano is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ¥8,350 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2hrs | ¥8,350($61) | every 30 mins | 259km (161 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | ¥3,970($29) | on demand | 272km (169 miles) |
Narita Express (N'EX)
The following major airports near Nagano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.