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

The fastest way from Tokyo to Nagano is the Kagayaki on the Hokuriku Shinkansen: 1 h 17 min from Tokyo Station to Nagano Station at the fastest, for 8,450 yen with a reserved seat. The first train leaves Tokyo Station at 06:16 and the last at 22:08.

Updated October 3, 2026

77 minfastest train (Kagayaki 503)

8,450 yenreserved seat, one way

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Ways from Tokyo to Nagano

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

Ways from Tokyo to Nagano: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
Kagayaki on the Hokuriku ShinkansenTokyo → Nagano	1 h 17 min	8,450 yen	7,920 yen	—	06:16 / 22:08

Kagayaki on the Hokuriku Shinkansen

Fastest: 77 min
Reserved seat: 8,450 yen
First train: 06:16
Last train: 22:08

From: Tokyo Station
To: Nagano Station
Fastest: 1 h 17 min (Kagayaki 503, 07:20 → 08:37)
Reserved seat: 8,450 yen = basic fare 4,180 yen + limited express charge 4,270 yen
Non-reserved seat: 7,920 yen (Asama)
First train: 06:16 → 07:36 (Kagayaki 501)
Last train: 22:08 → 23:50 (Asama 633)
Distance: 222.4 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 Tokyo

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 06:02 → 07:40 (Asama 600)
Last train: 22:11 → 23:32

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Tokyo to Nagano?

1 h 17 min at the fastest by the Kagayaki on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. The train leaving Tokyo Station at 07:20 takes 1 h 17 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagano?

8,450 yen with a reserved seat and 7,920 yen in a non-reserved car, for one adult one way. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and the limited express charge.

What time is the last train from Tokyo to Nagano?

The last train leaves Tokyo Station at 22:08 and reaches Nagano Station at 23:50 (Asama 633). The first leaves at 06:16.

How far is Tokyo from Nagano?

222.4 km by JR's fare distance between Tokyo Station and Nagano Station.