Kyoto to Nagano by Shinkansen: time, price and last train

From Kyoto to Nagano, the Nozomi + Limited Express Shinano takes 3 h 43 min from Kyoto Station for 12,890 yen, and the Limited Express Thunderbird + Kagayaki takes 2 h 55 min from Kyoto Station for 15,080 yen. The first train leaves Kyoto Station at 06:59 and the last at 19:10.

Updated October 3, 2026

175 minfastest train (Thunderbird 31)

15,080 yenreserved seat, one way

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Ways from Kyoto to Nagano

Times and fares from JR's own search for trains on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ways from Kyoto to Nagano: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
Nozomi + Limited Express ShinanoKyoto → Nagano	3 h 43 min	12,890 yen	11,620 yen	—	06:14 / 18:54
Limited Express Thunderbird + KagayakiKyoto → Nagano	2 h 55 min	15,080 yen	—	—	06:59 / 19:10

How long each way takes

Nozomi + Limited Express Shinano3 h 43 min

Limited Express Thunderbird + Kagayaki2 h 55 min

Nozomi + Limited Express Shinano

Fastest: 223 min
Reserved seat: 12,890 yen
First train: 06:14
Last train: 18:54

From: Kyoto Station
To: Nagano Station
Fastest: 3 h 43 min (Nozomi 394, 13:13 → 16:56)
A midday train: 10:13 → 13:59, 3 h 46 min (Nozomi 88)
Reserved seat: 12,890 yen = basic fare 6,670 yen + limited express charge 6,220 yen
Non-reserved seat: 11,620 yen
First train: 06:14 → 09:56 (Nozomi 230)
Last train: 18:54 → 22:39 (Nozomi 104)

Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and of the limited express charge.

Limited Express Thunderbird + Kagayaki

Fastest: 175 min
Reserved seat: 15,080 yen
First train: 06:59
Last train: 19:10

From: Kyoto Station
To: Nagano Station
Fastest: 2 h 55 min (Thunderbird 31, 16:08 → 19:03)
Reserved seat: 15,080 yen = basic fare 7,530 yen + limited express charge 7,550 yen
First train: 06:59 → 10:12 (Thunderbird 1)
Last train: 19:10 → 23:02 (Thunderbird 43)
Distance: 447.3 km by JR's fare distance

Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and of the limited express charge.

Nagano to Kyoto

The same trains run the other way.

Nozomi + Shinano: first train: 06:09 → 10:00 (Shinano 2)
Nozomi + Shinano: last train: 19:40 → 23:22 (Shinano 26)
Thunderbird + Kagayaki: first train: 06:11 → 09:34 (Hakutaka 591)
Thunderbird + Kagayaki: last train: 19:46 → 22:59 (Thunderbird 50)

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Kyoto to Nagano?

2 h 55 min at the fastest by the Limited Express Thunderbird + Kagayaki. The train leaving Kyoto Station at 16:08 takes 2 h 55 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Nagano?

15,080 yen for one adult one way, with no seat ticket needed.

What time is the last train from Kyoto to Nagano?

The last train leaves Kyoto Station at 19:10 and reaches Nagano Station at 23:02 (Thunderbird 43). The first leaves at 06:59.

What is the cheapest way from Kyoto to Nagano?

Nozomi + Limited Express Shinano at 12,890 yen, taking 3 h 43 min at the fastest.

How far is Kyoto from Nagano?

447.3 km by JR's fare distance between Kyoto Station and Nagano Station.