How to travel from Nagaoka to Fukushima, Japan

The distance between Nagaoka and Fukushima is around 226km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nagaoka to Fukushima 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 Omiya(Saitama) and then to Fukushima(Fukushima).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Niigata then take the bus to Aizu APIO and then to Fukushima Kencho-mae.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,940($58)
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Drive

Drive to Fukushima.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance226km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagaoka and Fukushima

There are several options for getting from Nagaoka to Fukushima by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥7,940 ($58) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,690 ($100).

The distance between Nagaoka and Fukushima is around 226km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nagaoka and Fukushima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagaoka to Fukushima is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥13,690 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagaoka and Fukushima, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,940 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagaoka and Fukushima. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagaoka to Fukushima. 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 2h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nagaoka and Fukushima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Nagaoka and Fukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagaoka to Fukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Fukushima is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Fukushima. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Fukushima. The distance is around 226km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagaoka to Fukushima is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ¥13,690 ($100).

How do I get from Nagaoka to Fukushima

Compare travel optionsbetween Nagaoka and Fukushima

Transport options from Nagaoka to Fukushima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
¥13,690($100)
hourly436km (271 miles)
Train via Niigata3h 45m
¥8,350($61)
once daily242km (150 miles)
Train and Bus
4hrs
¥7,940($58)
twice daily252km (157 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
¥3,420($25)
on demand226km (140 miles)

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Airports near Fukushima

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

FKS
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Fukushima
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
220km (137 miles) from Fukushima
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
253km (157 miles) from Fukushima