How to travel from Nakatsu to Nagano, Japan

The distance between Nakatsu and Nagano is around 946km (588 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nakatsu 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Nagano.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥46,955($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kokura then Nagoya and then to Nagano.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,325($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Nagano Station.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,700($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagano.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance991km (616 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nakatsu and Nagano

There are several options for getting from Nakatsu to Nagano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥16,700 ($120) and will take around 18h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥46,955 ($345).

The distance between Nakatsu and Nagano is around 946km (588 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 722km (448 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Nakatsu and Nagano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nakatsu to Nagano is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥46,955 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Nakatsu and Nagano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,700 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nakatsu and Nagano. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nakatsu to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Nagoya. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nakatsu and Nagano. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Nakatsu and Nagano. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nakatsu 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 18h 15m.

Kintetsu Bus and Alpico Group run regular bus services between Nakatsu and Nagano. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nakatsu to Nagano. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Nakatsu and Nagano. The distance is around 991km (616 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nakatsu to Nagano is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ¥25,325 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nakatsu and Nagano

Transport options from Nakatsu to Nagano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 10m
¥46,955($345)
hourly946km (588 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
¥42,715($310)
hourly1,111km (690 miles)
Train to Hakata, plane4h 30m
¥35,870($260)
hourly1,008km (627 miles)
Train to Kitsuki, plane4h 35m
¥31,625($230)
hourly1,096km (681 miles)
Train to Kokura, plane4h 50m
¥32,995($240)
every 3 hours1,181km (734 miles)
Train to Hakata, plane5h 35m
¥40,660($295)
hourly1,352km (840 miles)
Train
6h 30m
¥25,325($185)
hourly964km (599 miles)
Bus
18h 15m
¥16,700($120)
once daily1,046km (650 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
¥14,785($110)
on demand991km (616 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