The distance between Nagasaki and Nagano is around 946km (588 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 12 different ways to get from Nagasaki 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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Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Nagano.
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Take the train to Shin-Tosu, Shin-Osaka then Kanazawa and then to Nagano.
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Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then Kyōto and then to Nagano.
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There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Nagano by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,535 ($150) and will take around 19h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥45,040 ($330).
The distance between Nagasaki and Nagano is around 946km (588 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 875km (544 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Nagasaki and Nagano by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Nagano is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥45,040 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Nagano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,535 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagasaki and Nagano. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nagasaki to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata and Nagoya. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nagasaki and Nagano. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nagasaki and Nagano. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagasaki to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto and Kyoto Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20hrs.
Kintetsu Bus, Alpico Group, Nishitetsu, Willer Express, Nagaden Bus and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Nagasaki and Nagano. Buses run once daily and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagasaki to Nagano. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 4h 5m.
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 Nagasaki and Nagano. The distance is around 1,135km (705 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Nagano is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ¥43,535 ($320).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Matsumoto (MMJ), Train + 6 similar | 3h 50m | ¥45,040($330) | hourly | 946km (588 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 5m | ¥43,535($320) | every 30 mins | 1,229km (764 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 45m | ¥42,165($310) | hourly | 981km (610 miles) |
Train to Hakata, plane | 5hrs | ¥58,455($425) | hourly | 1,044km (649 miles) |
Train to Saga, plane | 5h 20m | ¥43,670($320) | 5 times a day | 1,264km (786 miles) |
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train | 5h 25m | ¥53,255($390) | hourly | 996km (619 miles) |
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train | 6hrs | ¥59,275($435) | hourly | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Train via Shin-Tosu + 1 similar | 8h 10m | ¥36,280($265) | hourly | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Train | 8h 15m | ¥32,855($240) | hourly | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Bus via Hakata Bus Terminal + 1 similar | 19h 5m | ¥20,535($150) | once daily | 1,201km (746 miles) |
Bus | 20hrs | ¥22,590($165) | once daily | 1,194km (742 miles) |
Drive | 13h 25m | ¥16,430($120) | on demand | 1,135km (705 miles) |
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Nishitetsu
Willer Express
Nagaden Bus
The following major airports near Nagano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.