The distance between Osaka and Nagaoka is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Osaka 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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Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka.
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Nagaoka.
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Take the bus to Gondo and then to Nagaokakita.
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There are several options for getting from Osaka to Nagaoka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,275 ($170).
The distance between Osaka and Nagaoka is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (267 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Osaka and Nagaoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Osaka to Nagaoka is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥23,275 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Osaka and Nagaoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Osaka and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Osaka to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Osaka and Nagaoka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Osaka and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Osaka to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gondo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
Nagaden Bus run regular bus services between Osaka and Nagaoka. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Osaka to Nagaoka. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Osaka and Nagaoka. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Osaka to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥21,495 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 25m | ¥23,275($170) | hourly | 561km (348 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3hrs | ¥29,025($210) | hourly | 614km (382 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | ¥21,495($155) | hourly | 762km (474 miles) |
Train via Kanazawa | 5h 45m | ¥14,240($105) | hourly | 511km (317 miles) |
Bus | 9h 50m | ¥11,635($85) | once daily | 594km (369 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | ¥7,940($58) | on demand | 526km (327 miles) |
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Nagaden Bus
The following major airports near Nagaoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.