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First train
06:02
Last train
22:11
Travel duration
1h 33m
Daily departures
30
Departure station
Nagano
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Tokyo
Ticket price
from $49
Fastest trip
1h 18m
Longest trip
1h 51m
Trains to Nagano
Inbound trains arrive in Nagano mainly at Nagano Station. Hokuriku Shinkansen services from Tokyo reach Nagano in around 1h20m to 1h50m, while trains from Ueno arrive in roughly 1h15m to 1h45m. From the Hokuriku side, trains from Toyama arrive in about 45m to 1h, and services from Kanazawa reach Nagano in around 1h05m to 1h30m. Limited Express Shinano trains from Matsumoto arrive in roughly 50m to 1h15m, while services from Nagoya reach Nagano in about 3h. Regional trains from Ueda and Myoko-Kogen also arrive at Nagano Station or Shinano Railway platforms serving the city.
Visiting Nagano
Nagano is a central Japan rail hub on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, positioned between the Tokyo area and the Hokuriku region. The city has one primary long-distance train station, Nagano Station, with additional local stops used by regional and private railway services. JR East, JR Central, Shinano Railway, and Nagano Electric Railway all serve the city.
Train services from Nagano include Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet trains, Limited Express Shinano intercity trains, JR East regional services on the Shinonoi Line, Shinano Railway local trains, and Nagano Electric Railway services toward northern Nagano Prefecture. Nagano Station is the main train station for long-distance trains from Nagano and for most train tickets booked online.
Rail routes from Nagano run southeast toward Tokyo and Ueno, northwest toward Toyama and Kanazawa, south toward Matsumoto and Nagoya, and north toward Myoko-Kogen and local destinations in the Nagano basin. Regional links also connect Nagano with Ueda, Karuizawa, and Yudanaka. Book trains from and to Nagano online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Nagano
From Nagano Station, JR East Hokuriku Shinkansen services run southeast toward Ueno and Tokyo and northwest toward Toyama and Kanazawa. These bullet train services make Nagano a key stop between the Kanto region and Hokuriku, with reserved seating on the main long-distance trains.
Southbound intercity travel from Nagano uses the Shinonoi Line and Chuo corridor, with Limited Express Shinano operated by JR Central toward Matsumoto, Kiso-Fukushima, and Nagoya. Regional services from Nagano include JR East trains toward Matsumoto, Shinano Railway services toward Karuizawa and Myoko-Kogen, and Nagano Electric Railway trains toward Yudanaka.
Nagano
Nagano - Capital of Nagano Prefecture, known for Zenko-ji Temple and alpine access. The city is a gateway for mountain activities and cultural sites.
Nagano Station
Station
1h 33m
Tokyo
Tokyo - Japan's capital and major transport hub with multiple central stations including Tokyo Station. Key attractions include Ueno, Asakusa, and central business districts.
Tokyo Station
StationTrain Operators Serving Nagano
JR East operates the Hokuriku Shinkansen at Nagano Station and regional JR services on lines around the city. JR Central operates Limited Express Shinano services linking Nagano with the Chuo corridor and Nagoya. Shinano Railway runs regional trains through Nagano toward Karuizawa, Ueda, and Myoko-Kogen. Nagano Electric Railway operates private regional trains from Nagano toward Yudanaka. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for supported Nagano operators and services for advance travel planning.
Destinations from Nagano
Service types from Nagano Station
Bullet train services: JR East Hokuriku Shinkansen trains link Nagano with Tokyo, Ueno, Toyama, and Kanazawa. Limited express services: Limited Express Shinano connects Nagano with Matsumoto, the Kiso Valley, and Nagoya. Regional JR services: JR East trains run from Nagano on the Shinonoi Line for local and regional travel in Nagano Prefecture. Private regional services: Shinano Railway serves Karuizawa, Ueda, and Myoko-Kogen, while Nagano Electric Railway runs from Nagano toward Yudanaka. Airport services: Nagano has no direct airport rail link, so airport trips require rail transfers through another city.
Travel from Nagano to Tokyo by Shinkansen and visit the historic Zenko-ji Temple before enjoying Tokyo's museums and city districts like Ueno and Asakusa
Nagano
Japan
1h 33m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Kanazawa by Shinkansen and visit the Kenrokuen Garden or explore the well-preserved samurai districts of Nagamachi.
Nagano
Japan
1h 17m
Kanazawa
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Tsuruga by Shinkansen and visit the historic Zenko-ji Temple or explore the Kehi Jingu Shrine near the port of Tsuruga.
Nagano
Japan
2h 3m
Tsuruga
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Ueno by Shinkansen to explore Ueno Park museums, the Ameyoko market, or the historic temples of the Taito district.
Nagano
Japan
1h 28m
Ueno
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Saitama by Shinkansen and visit the Omiya Railway Museum or explore the scenic Hikawa Shrine and Keyaki Hiroba.
Nagano
Japan
1h 8m
Saitama
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Toyama by Shinkansen to visit the Toyama Glass Art Museum or see the traditional Amaharashi Coast views of the Tateyama peaks.
Nagano
Japan
55m
Toyama
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Karuizawa by Shinkansen to visit the historic Zenko-ji Temple or explore the upscale shopping at Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza.
Nagano
Japan
29m
Karuizawa
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Iiyama by Shinkansen to explore the snowy landscapes of Madarao Mountain Resort or visit the traditional Iiyama Nanohana Park.
Frequency
10 times per day
Popular Trains
Nagano
Japan
11m
Iiyama
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Joetsu by train and enjoy the scenery around Lake Koshimizu or visit the historic Joetsu Castle.
Frequency
13 times per day
Popular Trains
Nagano
Japan
21m
Joetsu
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Takasaki by Limited Express and visit the historic Takasaki Temple or enjoy the views at the Takasaki Blossom Park.
Nagano
Japan
46m
Takasaki
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Awaraonsen by train and enjoy the famous Awara Onsen hot springs or the scenic views from the nearby Echizen Coast.
Nagano
Japan
1h 46m
Awaraonsen
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Shin-Takaoka by JR Limited Express and visit the Kutaniyaki Museum or explore the scenic Kanazawa City.
Nagano
Japan
1h 11m
Shin-Takaoka
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Kagaonsen by local train and enjoy the relaxing hot springs at Kaga Onsen or visit the historic Daishoji Temple.
Nagano
Japan
1h 38m
Kagaonsen
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Kurobe-Unazukionsen by train and relax in the soothing waters of Unazukionsen or visit the scenic Kurobe Gorge.
Frequency
13 times per day
Popular Trains
Nagano
Japan
49m
Kurobe-Unazukionsen
Japan
Travel from Nagano to Ueda by Limited Express and visit the historic Ueda Castle or enjoy the beautiful landscapes at Anrakuji Temple.
Nagano
Japan
11m
Ueda
Japan
Nagano Major Train Stations
Nagano Station is the city's main rail hub, used by JR East Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet trains, Limited Express Shinano services, JR East regional trains, Shinano Railway trains, and Nagano Electric Railway services. It handles long-distance travel in the Tokyo, Hokuriku, Matsumoto, and Nagoya directions, plus regional routes across northern Nagano Prefecture. Kita-Nagano Station is a smaller local stop on the Shinano Railway Kita-Shinano Line for short regional trips north of the city center. Amori Station serves local JR East services on the Shinonoi Line in the southern part of Nagano. Transfers between Nagano Station and smaller city stations are made by local rail services where schedules match. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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