How to travel from Tamano to Nagano, Japan

The distance between Tamano and Nagano is around 551km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Tamano 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 Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Nagano.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,995($240)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nagoya and then to Nagano.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,480($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nagoya and then to Nagano Station.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,415($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagano.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance591km (368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Nagano

There are several options for getting from Tamano to Nagano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,415 ($100) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,995 ($240).

The distance between Tamano and Nagano is around 551km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (281 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Tamano and Nagano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamano to Nagano is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥32,995 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Nagano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,415 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamano and Nagano. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamano to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Nagoya. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tamano and Nagano. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 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 Tamano and Nagano. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamano 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 11hrs.

Ryobi Express and Alpico Group run regular bus services between Tamano and Nagano. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamano to Nagano. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Tamano and Nagano. The distance is around 591km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamano to Nagano is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥18,480 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tamano and Nagano

Transport options from Tamano to Nagano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 55m
¥32,995($240)
hourly551km (342 miles)
Train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), plane4h 55m
¥31,075($225)
hourly873km (542 miles)
Train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), plane5h 15m
¥27,655($200)
hourly972km (604 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 20m
¥36,140($265)
5 times a day834km (518 miles)
Train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), bus and plane5h 25m
¥33,675($245)
hourly882km (548 miles)
Train
5h 15m
¥18,480($135)
hourly608km (378 miles)
Bus
11hrs
¥13,415($100)
twice daily606km (377 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
¥8,625($63)
on demand591km (368 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