The distance between Fukushima and Nagano is around 358km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Fukushima to Nagano by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nagano → Fukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Nagano.
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There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Nagano by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,910 ($87) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,005 ($95).
The distance between Fukushima and Nagano is around 358km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Fukushima and Nagano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Nagano is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥13,005 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Nagano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,910 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukushima and Nagano. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fukushima to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama). These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Fukushima 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 Fukushima and Nagano. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Nagano. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Nagano. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) 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 Fukushima and Nagano. The distance is around 358km (223 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Nagano is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ¥13,005 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | ¥13,005($95) | every 30 mins | 414km (257 miles) |
Train via Oyama(Tochigi) | 3h 50m | ¥11,910($87) | every 2 hours | 377km (234 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | ¥5,340($39) | on demand | 358km (223 miles) |
The following major airports near Nagano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.