There are 5 ways to get from Nagoya to Tonami by train, bus, or car
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Train via Tsuruga
best- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain
- Take the train from Maibara to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Takaokatrain
4h 19m¥9,931–15,667Drive 192.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagoya to Tonamicar 192.7 km
2h 54m¥3,267–4,719Bus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Nishi Kamibukurobus
5h 7m¥4,500–7,500Train
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Toyamatrain Hida
5h 18m¥8,701–12,582Bus via Kanazawaekinishiguchi
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
6h 43m¥3,894–6,450
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagoya to Tonami is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Nagoya to Tonami is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagoya to Tonami. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Bus Center and arriving at Higashi-nojiri via Nishi-kamibukuro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagoya station to Tonami. However, there are services departing from Nagoya Station and arriving at Higashinojiri via Maibara, Tsuruga and Shin-Takaoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Nagoya and Tonami is 307 km. The road distance is 192.7 km.
The best way to get from Nagoya to Tonami without a car is to train via Tsuruga which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥9500 - ¥16000.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Nagoya to Tonami, including transfers.
Nagoya to Tonami bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Nagoya to Tonami train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Nagoya Station.
The best way to get from Nagoya to Tonami is to train via Tsuruga which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥9500 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥7500 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Nagoya, Japan and Tonami, Toyama, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagoya Station to Higashinojiri via Maibara, Tsuruga, and Shin-Takaoka in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Nishi Kamibukuro every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,300–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 31m.
- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Nagoya Station to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,700
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥3,000–4,100
- Reserved seat
- ¥3,800–4,700
- Green seat
- ¥4,600–6,000
Train from Tsuruga to Shin-Takaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–8,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥5,000–7,500
- Reserved seat
- ¥6,000–8,000
- Green seat
- ¥7,500–11,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Nagoya Station to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- global.jr-central.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Maibara to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,600–3,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Green Seat
- ¥2,400–3,200
Train from Nagoya Station to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–9,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥7,000–8,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥6,500–9,500
- Green Seat
- ¥10,000–14,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Maibara to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Nishi Kamibukuro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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Nagoya to Tonami bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishi Kamibukuro station.
Nagoya to Tonami train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Maibara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya to Tonami is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Nagoya to Tonami.
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