How to travel from Nagaoka to Kanazawa, Japan

The distance between Nagaoka and Kanazawa is around 252km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nagaoka to Kanazawa 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 Joetsumyoko and then to Kanazawa.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,215($60)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ekinishi Godochosha-mae.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,790($35)
Operated by

Hokutetsu Transportation

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Drive

Drive to Kanazawa.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance255km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagaoka and Kanazawa

There are several options for getting from Nagaoka to Kanazawa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥4,790 ($35) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥8,215 ($60).

The distance between Nagaoka and Kanazawa is around 252km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (136 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Nagaoka and Kanazawa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagaoka to Kanazawa is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ¥8,215 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagaoka and Kanazawa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥4,790 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagaoka and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagaoka to Kanazawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Joetsumyoko. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagaoka and Kanazawa. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Kanazawa. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nagaoka and Kanazawa with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 45m.

Hokutetsu Transportation run regular bus services between Nagaoka and Kanazawa. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 45m 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 Kanazawa. We recommend that you take the train to Joetsumyoko and then to Kanazawa. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Kanazawa is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Kanazawa. The distance is around 255km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagaoka to Kanazawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥8,215 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagaoka and Kanazawa

Transport options from Nagaoka to Kanazawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
¥8,215($60)
5 times a day252km (157 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
¥4,790($35)
twice daily278km (173 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
¥3,835($28)
on demand255km (159 miles)

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Airports near Kanazawa

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

KMQ
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Kanazawa
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Kanazawa