What is the cheapest way to get from Nagano to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Kobe is to night bus which costs ¥7500 - ¥9000 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nagano to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Nagano to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥16000 - ¥33000.

Is there a direct bus between Nagano and Kobe?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Nagano and arriving at Sannomiya Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Nagano and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Tsuruga and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Nagano to Kobe?

The distance between Nagano and Kobe is 521 km. The road distance is 437.1 km.

How do I travel from Nagano to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Nagano to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥15000 - ¥22000.

How long does it take to get from Nagano to Kobe?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Nagano to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nagano to Kobe bus from?

Nagano to Kobe bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Nagano station.

Where do I catch the Nagano to Kobe train from?

Nagano to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Nagano station.

Train or bus from Nagano to Kobe?

The best way to get from Nagano to Kobe is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥15000 - ¥22000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥12000 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Nagano to Kobe bus arrive?

Nagano to Kobe bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Sannomiya Station.

Where does the Nagano to Kobe train arrive?

Nagano to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Nagano to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Kobe is 437 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Nagano to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 299+ hotels available in Kobe.

Nagano to Kobe - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nagano to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nagano to Tsurugatrain
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
3h 49m
¥14,978–21,465
Night bus via Ueda
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Ueda Station to Osaka Stationnightbus Chikumagawa Liner
11h 1m
¥6,197–15,487
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Shin-Ōsaka Stationbus
9h 6m
¥6,700–11,300
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Nagano to Sannomiya Stationnightbus
8h 31m
¥7,500–9,000
Drive 437.1 km
1. Drive from Nagano to Kobecar 437.1 km
6h 18m
¥7,352–10,619
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain Shinano
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
4h 7m
¥12,049–17,474
Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
3h 29m
¥16,600–32,644
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4h 42m
¥18,023–27,922
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
5h 10m
¥18,663–42,772
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Nagano to Uenotrain
2. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
5h 45m
¥22,557–70,303

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

¥13,474Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 520.8 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Nagano to Shin-Kōbe Station via Tsuruga and Kyōto in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–8,000 and the journey takes 8h 49m.

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