There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Shinano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Kurohimetrain [17832] Shinano Railway Kitashinano
2h 47m¥3,965–5,002Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
4h 53m¥4,499–8,570Drive 254.8 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Shinanocar 254.8 km
3h 24m¥4,546–6,567Train via Ueno
- Take the train from Ueno to Naganotrain Asama
- Take the train from Nagano to Kurohimetrain [17832] Shinano Railway Kitashinano
3h 45m¥4,001–5,225
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shinano is to train which costs ¥3900 - ¥5000 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shinano is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Shinano station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagano Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Shinano. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Kurohime via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Tokyo and Shinano is 255 km. The road distance is 254.8 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shinano without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Tokyo to Shinano, including transfers.
Tokyo to Shinano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Shinano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shinano is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shinano, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Kurohime via Nagano in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800–8,000 and the journey takes 3h 43m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ueno to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Kurohime
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–800
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Nagano to Kurohime
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–800
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Shinano bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Tokyo to Shinano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Shinano is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Tokyo to Shinano.
There are 262+ hotels available in Shinano.