The distance between Sendai and Nagaoka is around 264km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sendai to Nagaoka by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Nagaoka.
Take the bus to Niigata then take the train to Nagaoka.
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There are several options for getting from Sendai to Nagaoka by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥7,805 ($57) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥15,060 ($110).
The distance between Sendai and Nagaoka is around 264km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Sendai and Nagaoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sendai to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx ¥15,060 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Nagaoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥7,805 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sendai to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sendai and Nagaoka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sendai and Nagaoka. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Nagaoka. instead which will take 2h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Nagaoka. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Nagaoka. instead which will take 2h 60m.
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 Sendai and Nagaoka. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around ¥15,060 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 60m | ¥15,060($110) | hourly | 506km (315 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | ¥8,625($63) | 4 times a day | 264km (164 miles) |
Bus to Yamagata Yamako Bldg, train | 5h 15m | ¥7,805($57) | twice daily | 288km (179 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | ¥3,970($29) | on demand | 267km (166 miles) |
JR Bus Tōhoku
Yamako Bus
The following major airports near Nagaoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.