How to travel from Nagoya to Asago, Japan

The distance between Nagoya and Asago is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nagoya to Asago 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 AsagoNagoya if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto then Fukuchiyama and then to Wadayama.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,215($60)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kyoto then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Wadayama.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,180($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then take the bus to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,170($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance257km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagoya and Asago

There are several options for getting from Nagoya to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥5,885 ($43) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥8,215 ($60).

The distance between Nagoya and Asago is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nagoya and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagoya to Asago is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥8,215 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagoya and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥5,885 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagoya and Asago. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagoya to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nagoya and Asago. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nagoya and Asago. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto then Fukuchiyama and then to Wadayama. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagoya to Asago. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Wadayama. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Nagoya and Asago. The distance is around 257km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagoya to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ¥8,215 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagoya and Asago

Transport options from Nagoya to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
¥8,215($60)
every 2 hours253km (157 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 50m
¥22,180($160)
hourly308km (192 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
¥9,170($67)
once daily307km (191 miles)
Bus and Train4h 35m
¥5,885($43)
every 2 hours267km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
¥3,835($28)
on demand257km (160 miles)

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Airports near Asago

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

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago