How to travel from Masuda to Nagano, Japan

The distance between Masuda and Nagano is around 915km (568 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Masuda to Nagano by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,310($235)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,915($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Nagano Station.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,430($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagano.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance915km (568 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Nagano

There are several options for getting from Masuda to Nagano by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥16,430 ($120) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,310 ($235).

The distance between Masuda and Nagano is around 915km (568 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 614km (382 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Masuda and Nagano by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Masuda to Nagano is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥32,310 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Nagano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,430 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Nagano. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda 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 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Masuda and Nagano. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Masuda and Nagano. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Masuda 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 16h 55m.

Chugoku JR Bus Company and Alpico Group run regular bus services between Masuda and Nagano. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Nagano. We recommend that you fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Masuda and Nagano. The distance is around 915km (568 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Nagano is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥32,310 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Nagano

Transport options from Masuda to Nagano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 30m
¥32,310($235)
every 30 mins980km (609 miles)
Train
7h 15m
¥24,915($180)
every 20 mins939km (584 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
¥16,430($120)
once daily939km (584 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
¥13,690($100)
on demand915km (568 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