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How to get from Nagano to Tokyo
Every practical way to travel from Nagano to Tokyo, compared on time, cost and changes.
Nagano Station → Tokyo Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 1h 25m
- Typical fare
- ¥8,340
- Changes
- Direct
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 4h
- Typical fare
- ¥3,500
- Changes
- Direct
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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What to know
Eighty-five minutes by Hokuriku Shinkansen. The Jigokudani snow monkeys are a further hour by bus and train, which makes the round trip a long but doable day.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Nagano to Tokyo?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 1h 25m for a typical fare of ¥8,340.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Nagano to Tokyo?
- Highway Bus — about 4h for a typical fare of ¥3,500.
- How long does it take to get from Nagano to Tokyo?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 1h 25m for a typical fare of ¥8,340.