How to travel from Hiroshima to Nagaoka, Japan

The distance between Hiroshima and Nagaoka is around 832km (517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Nagaoka by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,375($275)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Nagaoka.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,065($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpass then Gondo and then to Nagaokakita.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,480($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Nagaoka.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance832km (517 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Nagaoka

There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Nagaoka by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥18,480 ($135) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,375 ($275).

The distance between Hiroshima and Nagaoka is around 832km (517 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 669km (416 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Hiroshima and Nagaoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Nagaoka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥37,375 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Nagaoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥18,480 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hiroshima and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hiroshima to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hiroshima and Nagaoka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Hiroshima and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hiroshima to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka Station Nishigawa Underpass and Gondo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

Chugoku JR Bus Company, Nagaden Bus, Ryobi Express, Meitetsu Bus and Hokutetsu Transportation run regular bus services between Hiroshima and Nagaoka. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Nagaoka. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Hiroshima and Nagaoka. The distance is around 832km (517 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ¥28,065 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Nagaoka

Transport options from Hiroshima to Nagaoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 30m
¥37,375($275)
hourly1,233km (766 miles)
Train to Shin-Kobe, plane3h 60m
¥32,170($235)
hourly855km (531 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
¥33,675($245)
every 4 hours1,009km (627 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 25m
¥25,875($190)
hourly948km (589 miles)
Bus to Hiroshima Airport, plane and train4h 45m
¥19,575($145)
hourly1,046km (650 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train5h 15m
¥38,470($280)
every 3 hours900km (559 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 40m
¥28,065($205)
hourly1,059km (658 miles)
Train via Nagoya6h 55m
¥28,065($205)
hourly969km (602 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 40m
¥18,480($135)
once daily925km (575 miles)
Bus via Okayama IC15h 10m
¥18,890($140)
twice daily983km (611 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
¥12,460($90)
on demand832km (517 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