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Results from Tokyo to Nagano on Saturday, 26 September 2026
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3h 43m
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06:45
Sa, 26/09
TOKYO Shinjuku |
10:28
Sa, 26/09
NAGANO Nagano |
¥ 4,800
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3h 43m
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07:55
Sa, 26/09
TOKYO Shinjuku |
11:38
Sa, 26/09
NAGANO Nagano |
¥ 4,800
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3h 43m
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09:55
Sa, 26/09
TOKYO Shinjuku |
13:38
Sa, 26/09
NAGANO Nagano |
¥ 4,800
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3h 43m
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12:15
Sa, 26/09
TOKYO Shinjuku |
15:58
Sa, 26/09
NAGANO Nagano |
¥ 4,800
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3h 43m
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14:15
Sa, 26/09
TOKYO Shinjuku |
17:58
Sa, 26/09
NAGANO Nagano |
¥ 4,800
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3h 43m
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15:45
Sa, 26/09
TOKYO Shinjuku |
19:28
Sa, 26/09
NAGANO Nagano |
¥ 4,800
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3h 43m
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16:45
Sa, 26/09
TOKYO Shinjuku |
20:28
Sa, 26/09
NAGANO Nagano |
¥ 4,800
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3h 43m
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17:45
Sa, 26/09
TOKYO Shinjuku |
21:28
Sa, 26/09
NAGANO Nagano |
¥ 4,800
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3h 43m
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19:45
Sa, 26/09
TOKYO Shinjuku |
23:28
Sa, 26/09
NAGANO Nagano |
¥ 4,800
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6h 25m
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00:05
Sa, 26/09
TOKYO Tokyo |
06:30
Sa, 26/09
NAGANO Nagano |
¥ 4,600
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9h 40m
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20:50
Sa, 26/09
TOKYO Narita Airport |
06:30
Su, 27/09
NAGANO Nagano |
¥ 7,000
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How to get from Tokyo to Nagano
There are two ways to travel from Tokyo to Nagano: by train and by bus.
How far is Tokyo from Nagano?
The travel distance between Tokyo and Nagano is 245 km. There are two options to travel from Tokyo to Nagano: taking a train or taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Nagano?
It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes by train and 3 hours 45 minutes to 9 hours 40 minutes by bus to get from Tokyo to Nagano.
How to get from Tokyo to Nagano by train
What types of trains operate the route Tokyo to Nagano?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Tokyo to Nagano.
JR East operates the Hokuriku Shinkansen high-speed train between Tokyo and Tsuruga stopping in Nagano.
There are four types of services on the Hokuriku Shinkansen: Kagayaki is the fast service stopping only at key stations, Hakutaka and Asama are the two semi-fast services stopping at the major stations, and Tsurugi is the local service.
Shinkansen trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Shinkansen trains offer three passengers classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.
Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars. Travellers with Non-reserved Seat tickets are allowed to take any seat available only in the Ordinary Cars designated as Non-reserved.
Travellers with JR East Pass (5-day) and JR East Pass (10-day) can travel in Non-reserved Seat or receive the tickets for Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Reserved Seat (Green Car) from the ticket vending machine before boarding.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Tokyo to Nagano depart?
Trains on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line depart from Tokyo Station located in Chiyoda, Tokyo and Ueno Station located in Taito, Tokyo.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Tokyo to Nagano arrive?
Trains on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line arrive at Nagano Station located in Kurita, Nagano.
Why you should book your trains in Japan with Baolau?
You can compare transport options and see the available schedules and fares offered by JR and the private railway companies, then you can choose the option that works best for your trip.
Depending on the train selected you will be able to view the available seat map during the reservation process and select your seat, or at least indicate your preference and we will carefully select the best places for you and your travel company.
Baolau sells train tickets for international travellers in Japan, facilitating advance ticket reservations for Shinkansen and Limited Express trains and providing direct customer support. Seats are reserved on the railway operator's system after payment and the electronic ticket is issued within 24 hours, either as a QR-ticket valid for boarding or as a QR pickup code valid to collect the physical ticket at the station.
Once you select your desired travel option, you can pay using international credit or debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay and other available local payment methods. Your booking request will be processed immediately and you will receive your booking confirmation with your electronic ticket attached by email, ready to keep it on your phone or print it before departure.
How to get from Tokyo to Nagano by bus
What types of buses operate the route Tokyo to Nagano?
There is one bus company running the route Tokyo to Nagano.
Alpico Kotsu Bus operates single-deck coaches with seats for 30-40 passengers.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Japan.
Where do buses from Tokyo to Nagano depart?
Most buses from Tokyo to Nagano depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal located in Shinjuku, Tokyo Station Yaesu Bus Terminal located in Chiyoda and Narita Airport Bus Terminal.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Where do buses from Tokyo to Nagano arrive?
Most buses from Tokyo to Nagano arrive at Nagano Bus Terminal located in Nakagosho, Nagano.
Why you should book your buses in Japan with Baolau?
You can compare buses and see the available departure times and prices aggregated from different bus operators side by side, then you can choose the option that works best for your trip.
Depending on the operator you will be able to view the available seat map during the reservation process and select your seat, or at least indicate your preference and we will carefully select the best places for you and your travel company.
Baolau offers an extensive inventory of bus companies in Japan and integrates trusted and reputable bus operators, guaranteeing the ticket reservation, ensuring a safe journey by road and providing excellent customer support.
Once you select your desired travel option, you can pay using international credit or debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay and other available local payment methods. Your booking request will be processed immediately and you will receive your booking confirmation with your electronic ticket attached by email. Most bus operators require that you print the e-ticket in advance and carry the printout to the station in order to board the bus.
Where to travel next from Nagano
From Nagano, you can travel by train to Tokyo or Kanazawa on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, or go to Matsumoto on Limited Express.