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Six ways to Travel from Nagano to Otsu

Composite routes from Nagano to Otsu

Cheapest
4 h 55 min
Car
383 km.
from $21
Other
4 h 55 min
Rideshare
383 km.
from $14.57
3 h 28 min
276 km.
from $148.22
4 h 49 min
Train, Plane
276 km.
from $191.74
5 h 32 min
Train, Plane
276 km.
from $182.28
6 h 2 min
Train, Plane
276 km.
from $192.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Matsumoto Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$165.15

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Matsumoto Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Nagano to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.52–$101.63
Train from Nagano to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$47.00–$69.87

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tsuruga to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.87–$33.03
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Nagano Station to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.30–$59.71

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Nagano to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$69.87

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Ōtsu is to drive which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nagano to Ōtsu is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct train between Nagano and Ōtsu?

No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Ōtsu. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Otsu via Tsuruga and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Nagano to Ōtsu?

The distance between Nagano and Ōtsu is 463 km. The road distance is 365.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nagano to Ōtsu without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Nagano to Ōtsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nagano to Ōtsu train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nagano to Ōtsu?

The best way to get from Nagano to Ōtsu is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $65.22 and takes 7h 58m. There are no good options to fly between Nagano to Ōtsu.

Where does the Nagano to Ōtsu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nagano to Ōtsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Ōtsu is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Nagano to Ōtsu.

Where can I stay near Ōtsu?

There are 2758+ hotels available in Ōtsu. Prices start at $27.27 per night.
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