The average train between Nagano and Kobe takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Nagano to Kobe. 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 3 hours between Nagano and Kobe. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nagano is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Kobe at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Nagano station and arriving at Kobe station via Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Nagano to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
Nagano to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.
The distance between Nagano and Kobe is 347.7 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Nagano to Shin Kobe via Nagoya in around 4h 56m.