How to travel from Nagaoka to Nagoya, Japan

The distance between Nagaoka and Nagoya is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nagaoka to Nagoya by train, bus, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,120($220)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Nagoya.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,110($125)

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Bus via Nagano

Take the bus to Nagano and then to Sakae.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,215($60)
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Drive

Drive to Nagoya.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance495km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagaoka and Nagoya

There are several options for getting from Nagaoka to Nagoya by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,215 ($60) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,120 ($220).

The distance between Nagaoka and Nagoya is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Nagaoka and Nagoya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagaoka to Nagoya is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx ¥30,120 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagaoka and Nagoya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,215 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagaoka and Nagoya. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagaoka to Nagoya. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nagaoka and Nagoya. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Nagoya. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagaoka to Nagoya. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kanazawa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Hokutetsu Transportation, Meitetsu Bus, Nagaden Bus and Alpico Group run regular bus services between Nagaoka and Nagoya. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 50m 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 Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM). instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Nagoya is Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nagoya. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) 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 Nagoya. The distance is around 495km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagaoka to Nagoya is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥17,110 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagaoka and Nagoya

Transport options from Nagaoka to Nagoya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 5m
¥30,120($220)
hourly436km (271 miles)
Train to Niigata, Fly2h 30m
¥30,255($220)
hourly505km (314 miles)
Train to Niigata, plane3h 20m
¥28,750($210)
hourly722km (448 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
¥17,110($125)
hourly584km (363 miles)
Train via Joetsumyoko4h 20m
¥12,730($95)
5 times a day383km (238 miles)
Bus via Nagano + 1 similar
7h 20m
¥8,215($60)
twice daily467km (290 miles)
Bus7h 50m
¥9,170($67)
twice daily523km (325 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
¥7,395($54)
on demand495km (308 miles)

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Airports near Nagoya

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

NKM
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nagoya
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Nagoya
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Nagoya