How to travel from Kudamatsu to Nagaoka, Japan

The distance between Kudamatsu and Nagaoka is around 917km (570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kudamatsu to Nagaoka by train, 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 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,595($260)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Nagaoka.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,705($215)
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Drive

Drive to Nagaoka.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance917km (570 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kudamatsu and Nagaoka

There are several options for getting from Kudamatsu to Nagaoka by train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥29,705 ($215) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,595 ($260).

The distance between Kudamatsu and Nagaoka is around 917km (570 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 736km (458 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Kudamatsu and Nagaoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kudamatsu to Nagaoka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥35,595 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Kudamatsu and Nagaoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥29,705 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kudamatsu and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kudamatsu to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokuyama and Tokyo. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kudamatsu and Nagaoka. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Kudamatsu and Nagaoka. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kudamatsu to Nagaoka. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Kudamatsu and Nagaoka. The distance is around 917km (570 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kudamatsu to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥29,705 ($215).

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Transport options from Kudamatsu to Nagaoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 35m
¥35,595($260)
hourly1,159km (720 miles)
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane4h 40m
¥31,215($230)
every 3 hours1,134km (704 miles)
Train to Iwakuni, plane4h 50m
¥34,090($250)
every 4 hours1,031km (641 miles)
Train to Kokura, plane5h 50m
¥40,520($295)
hourly1,196km (743 miles)
Train, Ferry and Plane5h 50m
¥42,440($310)
every 3 hours990km (615 miles)
Train
6h 10m
¥29,705($215)
every 4 hours1,149km (714 miles)
Drive
10hrs
¥13,690($100)
on demand917km (570 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