How to travel from Matsumoto to Nagaoka, Japan

The distance between Matsumoto and Nagaoka is around 193km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Matsumoto to Nagaoka by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Nagano then Takasaki and then to Nagaoka.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,090($81)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nagano then take the bus to Nagaokakita.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,475($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagaoka.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance193km (120 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsumoto and Nagaoka

There are several options for getting from Matsumoto to Nagaoka by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥5,475 ($40) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,090 ($81).

The distance between Matsumoto and Nagaoka is around 193km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Matsumoto and Nagaoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsumoto to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥11,090 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsumoto and Nagaoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,475 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsumoto and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsumoto to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagano and Takasaki. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsumoto and Nagaoka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Matsumoto and Nagaoka. We recommend that you take the train to Nagano then Takasaki and then to Nagaoka. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsumoto to Nagaoka. We recommend that you take the train to Nagano then Takasaki and then to Nagaoka. instead which will take 2h 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 Matsumoto and Nagaoka. The distance is around 193km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsumoto to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ¥11,090 ($81).

How do I get from Matsumoto to Nagaoka

Compare travel optionsbetween Matsumoto and Nagaoka

Transport options from Matsumoto to Nagaoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
¥11,090($81)
hourly309km (192 miles)
Train via Nagano2h 60m
¥6,845($50)
hourly205km (127 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 20m
¥5,475($40)
twice daily219km (136 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
¥2,875($21)
on demand193km (120 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