How to travel from Toyooka to Nagano, Japan

The distance between Toyooka and Nagano is around 530km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Toyooka 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 Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Nagano.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,155($285)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Fukuchiyama, Kyoto then Nagoya and then to Nagano.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,605($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Shin Osaka and then to Nagano Station.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,540($77)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagano.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance535km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toyooka and Nagano

There are several options for getting from Toyooka to Nagano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,540 ($77) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,155 ($285).

The distance between Toyooka and Nagano is around 530km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 327km (203 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Toyooka and Nagano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toyooka to Nagano is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥39,155 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Toyooka and Nagano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,540 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toyooka and Nagano. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toyooka to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto and Nagoya. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Toyooka and Nagano. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Toyooka and Nagano. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toyooka to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shin Osaka. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

Zentan Bus and Alpico Group run regular bus services between Toyooka and Nagano. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toyooka to Nagano. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Toyooka and Nagano. The distance is around 535km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toyooka to Nagano is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥15,605 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toyooka and Nagano

Transport options from Toyooka to Nagano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 45m
¥39,155($285)
twice daily543km (337 miles)
Train to Tottori, plane4h 45m
¥28,475($210)
once daily839km (522 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
¥25,875($190)
hourly534km (332 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 35m
¥21,355($155)
5 times a day815km (506 miles)
Train
6hrs
¥15,605($115)
every 2 hours530km (329 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
¥10,540($77)
once daily584km (363 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
¥8,075($59)
on demand535km (333 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