How to travel from Nagaoka to Shikoku, Japan

The distance between Nagaoka and Shikoku is around 793km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nagaoka to Shikoku 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 ShikokuNagaoka if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Niigata, Fly

Take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kochi (KCZ).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,675($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,885($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Gondo

Take the bus to Gondo then Sannomiya Station and then to Harimayabashi.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,305($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kōchi.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance837km (520 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagaoka and Shikoku

There are several options for getting from Nagaoka to Shikoku by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥5,475 ($40) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,675 ($245).

The distance between Nagaoka and Shikoku is around 793km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 658km (409 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Nagaoka and Shikoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagaoka to Shikoku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥33,675 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagaoka and Shikoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,475 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagaoka and Shikoku. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagaoka to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Okayama and Kochi(Kochi). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Nagaoka and Shikoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 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 Shikoku. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagaoka to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Kajibashi and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.

Jam Jam Liner, JR Bus Kanto, Nagaden Bus and JR Shikoku Bus run regular bus services between Nagaoka and Shikoku. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 15m 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 Shikoku. We recommend that you take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Shikoku is Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) (KCZ) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Shikoku. The distance is around 837km (520 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagaoka to Shikoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around ¥28,885 ($210).

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Transport options from Nagaoka to Shikoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Niigata, Fly + 4 similar
3h 40m
¥33,675($245)
hourly793km (493 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
¥40,250($295)
hourly916km (569 miles)
Train to Tokyo, Fly4h 35m
¥31,350($230)
hourly898km (558 miles)
Train to Niigata, plane5hrs
¥31,485($230)
hourly811km (504 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 50m
¥22,315($165)
every 4 hours881km (547 miles)
Train
7h 45m
¥28,885($210)
hourly1,095km (680 miles)
Bus via Gondo + 1 similar
15h 40m
¥19,305($140)
once daily959km (596 miles)
Bus17h 15m
¥5,475($40)
once daily1,081km (672 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
¥12,595($90)
on demand837km (520 miles)

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Airports near Shikoku

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

KCZ
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Shikoku
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Shikoku
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Shikoku