How to travel from Maniwa to Nagano, Japan

The distance between Maniwa and Nagano is around 607km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Maniwa to Nagano by bus, car, train 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 Tsuyama then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,065($205)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Okayama Sta. then Nagoya and then to Nagano Station.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,280($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagano.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance666km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maniwa and Nagano

There are several options for getting from Maniwa to Nagano by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,280 ($95) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,755 ($305).

The distance between Maniwa and Nagano is around 607km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 437km (271 miles)

It takes around 11h 50m to get from Maniwa and Nagano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Maniwa to Nagano is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥41,755 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Maniwa and Nagano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,280 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Maniwa and Nagano. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Maniwa and Nagano. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Maniwa to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Sta., Nagoya and Meitetsu Nagoya. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Chutetsu Bus, Ryobi Express and Alpico Group run regular bus services between Maniwa and Nagano. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maniwa to Nagano. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Maniwa and Nagano. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maniwa to Nagano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around ¥13,280 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Maniwa and Nagano

Transport options from Maniwa to Nagano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 20m
¥28,065($205)
5 times a day883km (548 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 50m
¥41,755($305)
twice daily607km (377 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
¥13,280($95)
twice daily673km (418 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
¥9,995($73)
on demand666km (414 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