How to travel from Tsu to Nagano, Japan

The distance between Tsu and Nagano is around 315km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tsu 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

Take the train to Kintetsunagoya and then to Nagano.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,625($63)
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Train to Kintetsunagoya, plane

Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,810($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then take the bus to Nagano Station.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,570($48)
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Drive

Drive to Nagano.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance334km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tsu and Nagano

There are several options for getting from Tsu to Nagano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥6,570 ($48) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥8,625 ($63).

The distance between Tsu and Nagano is around 315km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Tsu and Nagano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tsu to Nagano is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥8,625 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Nagano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,570 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tsu and Nagano. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Nagano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kintetsunagoya and Nagoya. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Kintetsu Limited Express, Kintetsu Railways and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tsu and Nagano. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Tsu and Nagano. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya and then to Nagano. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Nagano. We recommend that you take the train to Tsuruhashi then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Tsu and Nagano. The distance is around 334km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tsu to Nagano is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥8,625 ($63).

How do I get from Tsu to Nagano

Compare travel optionsbetween Tsu and Nagano

Transport options from Tsu to Nagano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
¥8,625($63)
hourly315km (195 miles)
Train to Kintetsunagoya, plane + 1 similar
4h 15m
¥20,810($150)
every 30 mins627km (389 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
¥38,470($280)
every 2 hours547km (340 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 40m
¥6,570($48)
twice daily317km (197 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
¥5,065($37)
on demand334km (207 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