How to travel from Kurashiki to Nagano, Japan

The distance between Kurashiki and Nagano is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kurashiki 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.

👋 Also check out NaganoKurashiki if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Nagano.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,385($295)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nagoya and then to Nagano.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,700($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nagoya and then to Nagano Station.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagano.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance595km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Nagano

There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Nagano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥40,385 ($295).

The distance between Kurashiki and Nagano is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (286 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Kurashiki and Nagano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Nagano is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥40,385 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Nagano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Nagano. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Nagoya. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kurashiki and Nagano. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Kurashiki and Nagano. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kurashiki to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nagoya and Meitetsu Nagoya. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Ryobi Express and Alpico Group run regular bus services between Kurashiki and Nagano. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Nagano. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Kurashiki and Nagano. The distance is around 595km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Nagano is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥16,700 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Nagano

Transport options from Kurashiki to Nagano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 25m
¥40,385($295)
hourly536km (333 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
¥24,915($180)
5 times a day811km (504 miles)
Train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), plane4h 45m
¥25,735($190)
hourly863km (536 miles)
Train to Hiroshima, bus and plane4h 60m
¥30,940($225)
every 30 mins1,086km (675 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 20m
¥26,560($195)
hourly871km (541 miles)
Train
4h 50m
¥16,700($120)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
¥11,635($85)
twice daily603km (375 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
¥8,900($65)
on demand595km (370 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