Saitama to Nagano

Saitama to Nagano

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$46
 
 
$168

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Saitama to Nagano Schedule

Saitama to Nagano Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
JR East Rail Pass 5 Day Pass 06:24 - 07:37¥ 18,900
Hokuriku Shinkansen Standard Class 09:08 - 10:21¥ 7,119
Hokuriku Shinkansen Standard Class 10:56 - 12:09¥ 7,119
Hokuriku Shinkansen Standard Class 16:56 - 18:09¥ 7,119
Hokuriku Shinkansen Standard Class 19:28 - 20:41¥ 7,119
Hokuriku Shinkansen Standard Class 20:36 - 21:49¥ 7,119

Transportation from Saitama to Nagano

Facts about the transport from Saitama to Nagano

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport1h 13m
Earliest Departure6:24 AM
Latest Departure8:36 PM
Departures per day8
Distance232 kilometers
Transport CompaniesHokuriku Shinkansen, JR East Rail Pass, Seibu Tourist Bus ZSBG1, Seibubus ZSB5

How to get from Saitama to Nagano

Travelling between Saitama and Nagano is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 167.40 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 45.69.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 5 hours to travel between Saitama and Nagano depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Saitama and Nagano. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 13m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 4h 20m to reach Nagano.

How much does it cost to get from Saitama to Nagano?

Travelling between Saitama and Nagano can be as cheap as USD 45.69 if you opt for a Hokuriku Shinkansen train and as expensive as USD 167.40 if you buy a JR East Rail Pass Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Saitama and Nagano ?

  • 8 from Saitama to Nagano starting from 06:24 Omiya until 20:36 Omiya

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Saitama to Nagano.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Saitama to Nagano overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Saitama and Nagano

Seibu Tourist Bus ZSBG1, Seibubus ZSB5

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Saitama to Nagano?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train