How to travel from Hamada to Nagano, Japan

The distance between Hamada and Nagano is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Hamada to Nagano by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,445($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Nagoya and then to Nagano.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,875($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Nagano Station.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,430($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Nagano.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance876km (544 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Nagano

There are several options for getting from Hamada to Nagano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥15,745 ($115) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,445 ($235).

The distance between Hamada and Nagano is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 585km (363 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Hamada and Nagano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamada to Nagano is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥32,445 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Nagano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥15,745 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamada and Nagano. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamada to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi and Nagoya. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hamada and Nagano. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamada and Nagano. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamada to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka and Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu). These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.

Chugoku JR Bus Company, Alpico Group, Ryobi Express, JR Bus Kanto and Nagaden Bus run regular bus services between Hamada and Nagano. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Nagano. We recommend that you take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hamada and Nagano. The distance is around 876km (544 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Nagano is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around ¥25,875 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Nagano

Transport options from Hamada to Nagano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 15m
¥32,445($235)
hourly1,019km (633 miles)
Train to Shinji, plane4h 40m
¥37,920($275)
every 20 mins975km (606 miles)
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane5h 30m
¥52,020($380)
every 20 mins1,086km (675 miles)
Train to Shinji, plane5h 35m
¥32,580($240)
every 20 mins731km (454 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 20m
¥28,200($205)
hourly1,119km (695 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 40m
¥36,140($265)
every 4 hours1,183km (735 miles)
Train
7h 50m
¥25,875($190)
every 20 mins980km (609 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 50m
¥16,430($120)
once daily897km (558 miles)
Bus via Hiroshima Bus Center15h 55m
¥15,745($115)
twice daily975km (606 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
¥13,140($95)
on demand876km (544 miles)

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Airports near Nagano

The following major airports near Nagano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nagano
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
188km (117 miles) from Nagano
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
219km (136 miles) from Nagano