How to travel from Onomichi to Nagaoka, Japan

The distance between Onomichi and Nagaoka is around 738km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Onomichi 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.

👋 Also check out NagaokaOnomichi if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,580($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Okayama then Shinagawa and then to Nagaoka.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,515($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Umeda-eki then Nagano Station and then to Nagaokakita.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,100($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagaoka.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance756km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Onomichi and Nagaoka

There are several options for getting from Onomichi to Nagaoka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,100 ($105) and will take around 16h 20m. 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 ¥32,580 ($240).

The distance between Onomichi and Nagaoka is around 738km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 610km (379 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Onomichi and Nagaoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Onomichi to Nagaoka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥32,580 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Onomichi and Nagaoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,100 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Onomichi and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Onomichi to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama, Shinagawa and Omiya(Saitama). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Onomichi and Nagaoka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Onomichi and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Onomichi to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Umeda-eki and Nagano Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

Chugoku Bus, Alpico Group and Nagaden Bus run regular bus services between Onomichi and Nagaoka. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Onomichi to Nagaoka. We recommend that you take the bus to Jr Matsuyama Station then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Onomichi and Nagaoka. The distance is around 756km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Onomichi to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around ¥27,515 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Onomichi and Nagaoka

Transport options from Onomichi to Nagaoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 40m
¥32,580($240)
hourly795km (494 miles)
Train to Shiraichi, plane4h 20m
¥27,925($205)
hourly976km (607 miles)
Train to Shin-Kurashiki, plane4h 30m
¥28,885($210)
5 times a day891km (554 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 15m
¥34,500($250)
4 times a week929km (577 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 60m
¥27,515($200)
hourly988km (614 miles)
Train via Shin-Osaka7h 35m
¥20,400($150)
hourly738km (459 miles)
Bus
16h 20m
¥14,100($105)
once daily856km (532 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
¥11,365($83)
on demand756km (470 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