Driving from Kobe to Nagano
Nagano lies 348 km (216 mi) north-east of Kobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 18 min without stops, over roughly 424 km (264 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kobe | Nagano | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 372,760 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 372 m (1,220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 701-1201–761-4146 | 014-0207–999-3114 |
Where to book car hire from Kobe to Nagano
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Staying in Nagano
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Common questions
How far is Nagano from Kobe?
348 km (216 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kobe; by road roughly 424 km (264 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kobe to Nagano by car?
About 5 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kobe and Nagano?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.