How to travel from Chitose to Nagaoka, Japan
The distance between Chitose and Nagaoka is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chitose to Nagaoka by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nagaoka → Chitose if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka.
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥21,495($155)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Nagaoka.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Nagaoka.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥38,060($280)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Sapporo Station then take a ferry to Niigata then take the train to Nagaoka.
- Duration19h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥16,700($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Nagaoka.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥16,015($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chitose and Nagaoka
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chitose to Nagaoka by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥16,015 ($115) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,495 ($155).
The distance between Chitose and Nagaoka is around 650km (404 miles).
It takes around 2hrs to get from Chitose and Nagaoka by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Chitose to Nagaoka is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥21,495 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Chitose and Nagaoka is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥16,015 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chitose and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chitose to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Omiya(Saitama). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Chitose and Nagaoka. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chitose and Nagaoka. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chitose to Nagaoka. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 2hrs.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chitose to Nagaoka. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chitose to Nagaoka is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ¥21,495 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chitose and Nagaoka
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | ¥21,495($155) | hourly | 650km (404 miles) |
| Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Train | 3h 55m | ¥27,380($200) | hourly | 1,089km (677 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 10m | ¥32,855($240) | every 4 hours | 1,256km (781 miles) |
| Train via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto | 10h 35m | ¥28,475($210) | every 20 mins | 908km (564 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 20m | ¥38,060($280) | once daily | 1,276km (793 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 19h 40m | ¥16,700($120) | 5 times a week | 907km (563 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 50m | ¥16,015($115) | twice daily | 929km (577 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chitose and Nagaoka
Bus companies
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Train operators
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Nagaoka
The following major airports near Nagaoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Niigata Airport (KIJ)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Nagaoka
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 227km (141 miles) from Nagaoka
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 231km (144 miles) from Nagaoka