How to travel from Nagaoka to Asago, Japan

The distance between Nagaoka and Asago is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nagaoka to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Toyooka (TJH).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,665($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Kyoto and then to Fukuchiyama.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Nagano then Shin Osaka and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,965($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance531km (330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagaoka and Asago

There are several options for getting from Nagaoka to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,965 ($100) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,665 ($225).

The distance between Nagaoka and Asago is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428km (266 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Nagaoka and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagaoka to Asago is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥30,665 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagaoka and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,965 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagaoka and Asago. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagaoka to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nagaoka and Asago. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nagaoka and Asago. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagaoka to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nagano and Shin Osaka. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

Nagaden Bus, Alpico Group and Zentan Bus run regular bus services between Nagaoka and Asago. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagaoka to Asago. We recommend that you take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Toyooka (TJH). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Nagaoka and Asago. The distance is around 531km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagaoka to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ¥23,275 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagaoka and Asago

Transport options from Nagaoka to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 15m
¥30,665($225)
hourly678km (421 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 55m
¥25,190($185)
4 times a day674km (419 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
¥23,275($170)
every 2 hours837km (520 miles)
Train via Joetsumyoko6h 45m
¥14,920($110)
5 times a day537km (333 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
¥13,965($100)
once daily780km (485 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
¥7,940($58)
on demand531km (330 miles)

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Airports near Asago

The following major airports near Asago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago