How to travel from Nagoya to Nagaoka, Japan

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

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nagoya to Nagaoka 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Nagaoka.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Nagano Station and then to Nagaokakita.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,075($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Nagaoka.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance493km (307 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagoya and Nagaoka

There are several options for getting from Nagoya to Nagaoka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,075 ($59) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,275 ($170).

The distance between Nagoya and Nagaoka 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 Nagoya and Nagaoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagoya to Nagaoka is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥23,275 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagoya and Nagaoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,075 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagoya to Nagaoka. 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 Nagoya and Nagaoka. 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 Nagoya and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagoya to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nagano Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Alpico Group, Nagaden Bus, Meitetsu Bus and Hokutetsu Transportation run regular bus services between Nagoya and Nagaoka. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagoya to Nagaoka. We recommend that you fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Nagaoka is Niigata Airport (KIJ) (KIJ) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Nagaoka. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Nagoya and Nagaoka. The distance is around 493km (307 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 Nagoya to Nagaoka 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 Nagoya and Nagaoka

Transport options from Nagoya to Nagaoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2hrs
¥23,275($170)
hourly436km (271 miles)
Fly to Niigata (KIJ), Train2h 20m
¥27,515($200)
hourly505km (314 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
¥28,750($210)
hourly723km (449 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Train3h 50m
¥19,715($145)
hourly582km (362 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
¥17,110($125)
hourly584km (363 miles)
Train via Nagano4h 55m
¥11,500($84)
hourly383km (238 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 15m
¥8,075($59)
twice daily408km (254 miles)
Bus via Kanazawa7h 45m
¥9,170($67)
twice daily494km (307 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
¥7,395($54)
on demand493km (307 miles)

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Airports near Nagaoka

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

KIJ
Niigata Airport (KIJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Nagaoka
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
227km (141 miles) from Nagaoka
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Nagaoka