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

From Osaka to Nagano, the Nozomi + Limited Express Shinano takes 3 h 58 min from Shin-Osaka Station for 13,770 yen, and the Limited Express Thunderbird + Kagayaki takes 3 h 23 min from Osaka Station for 16,290 yen. The first train leaves Osaka Station at 06:30 and the last at 18:42.

Updated October 3, 2026

203 minfastest train (Thunderbird 31)

16,290 yenreserved seat, one way

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Ways from Osaka to Nagano

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

Ways from Osaka 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 ShinanoShin-Osaka → Nagano	3 h 58 min	13,770 yen	12,500 yen	—	06:00 / 18:39
Limited Express Thunderbird + KagayakiOsaka → Nagano	3 h 23 min	16,290 yen	—	—	06:30 / 18:42

How long each way takes

Nozomi + Limited Express Shinano3 h 58 min

Limited Express Thunderbird + Kagayaki3 h 23 min

Nozomi + Limited Express Shinano

Fastest: 238 min
Reserved seat: 13,770 yen
First train: 06:00
Last train: 18:39

From: Shin-Osaka Station
To: Nagano Station
Fastest: 3 h 58 min (Nozomi 102, 17:39 → 21:37)
A midday train: 10:57 → 15:00, 4 h 3 min (Nozomi 124)
Reserved seat: 13,770 yen = basic fare 7,550 yen + limited express charge 6,220 yen
Non-reserved seat: 12,500 yen
First train: 06:00 → 09:56 (Nozomi 230)
Last train: 18:39 → 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: 203 min
Reserved seat: 16,290 yen
First train: 06:30
Last train: 18:42

From: Osaka Station
To: Nagano Station
Fastest: 3 h 23 min (Thunderbird 31, 15:40 → 19:03)
Reserved seat: 16,290 yen = basic fare 8,080 yen + limited express charge 8,210 yen
First train: 06:30 → 10:12 (Thunderbird 1)
Last train: 18:42 → 23:02 (Thunderbird 43)
Distance: 490.1 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 Osaka

The same trains run the other way.

Nozomi + Shinano: first train: 06:09 → 10:15 (Shinano 2)
Nozomi + Shinano: last train: 19:40 → 23:36 (Shinano 26)
Thunderbird + Kagayaki: first train: 06:11 → 10:03 (Hakutaka 591)
Thunderbird + Kagayaki: last train: 19:46 → 23:29 (Thunderbird 50)

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Osaka to Nagano?

3 h 23 min at the fastest by the Limited Express Thunderbird + Kagayaki. The train leaving Osaka Station at 15:40 takes 3 h 23 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Osaka to Nagano?

16,290 yen for one adult one way, with no seat ticket needed.

What time is the last train from Osaka to Nagano?

The last train leaves Osaka Station at 18:42 and reaches Nagano Station at 23:02 (Thunderbird 43). The first leaves at 06:30.

What is the cheapest way from Osaka to Nagano?

Nozomi + Limited Express Shinano at 13,770 yen, taking 3 h 58 min at the fastest.

How far is Osaka from Nagano?

490.1 km by JR's fare distance between Osaka Station and Nagano Station.