How to travel from Asago to Nagaoka, Japan

The distance between Asago and Nagaoka is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Asago to Nagaoka by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,820($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto then Tokyo and then to Nagaoka.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Shin Osaka then Nagano Station and then to Nagaokakita.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,825($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagaoka.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance529km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asago and Nagaoka

There are several options for getting from Asago to Nagaoka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,825 ($100) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,820 ($175).

The distance between Asago and Nagaoka is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428km (266 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Asago and Nagaoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asago to Nagaoka is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥23,820 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Asago and Nagaoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,825 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asago and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Asago to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto and Tokyo. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Asago and Nagaoka. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Asago and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Asago to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shin Osaka and Nagano Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

Zentan Bus, Alpico Group and Nagaden Bus run regular bus services between Asago and Nagaoka. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asago to Nagaoka. We recommend that you fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Nagaoka is Niigata Airport (KIJ) (KIJ) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Nagaoka. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Asago and Nagaoka. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asago to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ¥23,275 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asago and Nagaoka

Transport options from Asago to Nagaoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
¥23,820($175)
hourly678km (421 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 55m
¥25,190($185)
5 times a day688km (427 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
¥23,275($170)
every 2 hours837km (520 miles)
Train via Kyoto7h 20m
¥16,290($120)
every 2 hours587km (365 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
¥13,825($100)
once daily711km (442 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
¥7,940($58)
on demand529km (329 miles)

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Airports near Nagaoka

The following major airports near Nagaoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KIJ
Niigata Airport (KIJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Nagaoka
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
227km (141 miles) from Nagaoka
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Nagaoka