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.
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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Take the train to Nagano then Takasaki and then to Nagaoka.
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Take the train to Nagano then take the bus to Nagaokakita.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | ¥11,090($81) | hourly | 309km (192 miles) |
Train via Nagano | 2h 60m | ¥6,845($50) | hourly | 205km (127 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 20m | ¥5,475($40) | twice daily | 219km (136 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | ¥2,875($21) | on demand | 193km (120 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nagaoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.