How to travel from Miyazaki to Nagaoka, Japan

The distance between Miyazaki and Nagaoka is around 1,045km (650 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Miyazaki to Nagaoka by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NagaokaMiyazaki if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo, Kokura then Tokyo and then to Nagaoka.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥44,765($325)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Kobe then take the bus to Gondo and then to Nagaokakita.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,970($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nishitetsu Fukuoka then Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to 高崎駅東口 then take the train to Nagaoka.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,200($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagaoka.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Distance1,346km (836 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyazaki and Nagaoka

There are several options for getting from Miyazaki to Nagaoka by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥26,970 ($195) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,075 ($225).

The distance between Miyazaki and Nagaoka is around 1,045km (650 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 917km (570 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Miyazaki and Nagaoka by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Miyazaki to Nagaoka is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Miyazaki and Nagaoka, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥26,970 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Miyazaki and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Miyazaki to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kagoshima-Chuo, Kokura and Tokyo. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Miyazaki and Nagaoka. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 10h 15m, 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 Miyazaki and Nagaoka. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyazaki to Nagaoka. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Miyazaki and Nagaoka. The distance is around 1,346km (836 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyazaki to Nagaoka is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥31,075 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Miyazaki and Nagaoka

Transport options from Miyazaki to Nagaoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 10m
¥31,075($225)
hourly1,045km (650 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Train4hrs
¥32,855($240)
hourly1,141km (709 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
¥49,420($360)
every 3 hours1,198km (744 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 15m
¥44,765($325)
every 3 hours1,685km (1,047 miles)
Train via Kokura10h 60m
¥41,070($300)
twice daily1,588km (987 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 1h
¥26,970($195)
once daily1,141km (709 miles)
Bus and Train
21h 35m
¥28,200($205)
once daily1,643km (1,021 miles)
Drive
15h 15m
¥20,125($145)
on demand1,346km (836 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