How to travel from Morioka to Nagaoka, Japan

The distance between Morioka and Nagaoka is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Morioka to Nagaoka by train, car and plane. 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 Omiya(Saitama) and then to Nagaoka.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,165($140)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Morioka (HNA) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,595($260)
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Drive

Drive to Nagaoka.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance412km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Morioka and Nagaoka

There are several options for getting from Morioka to Nagaoka by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥15,470 ($115) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,165 ($140).

The distance between Morioka and Nagaoka is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (199 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Morioka and Nagaoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Morioka to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥19,165 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Nagaoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥15,470 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Morioka and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Morioka to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Morioka and Nagaoka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Morioka and Nagaoka. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Nagaoka. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Morioka to Nagaoka. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Morioka and Nagaoka. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥19,165 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Morioka and Nagaoka

Transport options from Morioka to Nagaoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
¥19,165($140)
hourly677km (420 miles)
Train via Akita5h 30m
¥15,470($115)
every 20 mins453km (282 miles)
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 50m
¥35,595($260)
hourly1,048km (651 miles)
Train to Akita, plane5h 35m
¥30,255($220)
hourly863km (536 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
¥35,320($260)
hourly1,376km (855 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
¥6,160($45)
on demand412km (256 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