The average train between Kobe and Nagano takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Kobe to Nagano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Kobe and Nagano. The earliest departure is at 8:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kobe is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Nagano at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Kobe station and arriving at Nagano station via Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Kobe to Nagano train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.
Kobe to Nagano train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
The distance between Kobe and Nagano is 347.7 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Shin Kobe to Nagano via Nagoya in around 5h 4m.