How to travel from Shibuya to Nagaoka, Japan

The distance between Shibuya and Nagaoka is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Shibuya 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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Train

Take the train to Omiya and then to Nagaoka.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,395($54)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nagaoka Station Oteguchi.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,695($27)
Operated by

Willer Express

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Drive

Drive to Nagaoka.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shibuya and Nagaoka

There are several options for getting from Shibuya to Nagaoka by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥3,695 ($27) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥7,395 ($54).

The distance between Shibuya and Nagaoka is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Shibuya and Nagaoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shibuya to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥7,395 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Shibuya and Nagaoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥3,695 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shibuya and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shibuya to Nagaoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Japan Railways, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shibuya and Nagaoka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Shibuya and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Shibuya and Nagaoka with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 40m.

Willer Express run regular bus services between Shibuya and Nagaoka. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shibuya to Nagaoka. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya and then to Nagaoka. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Shibuya and Nagaoka. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shibuya to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ¥7,395 ($54).

How do I get from Shibuya to Nagaoka

Compare travel optionsbetween Shibuya and Nagaoka

Transport options from Shibuya to Nagaoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
¥7,395($54)
hourly243km (151 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
¥3,695($27)
once daily255km (158 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
¥3,835($28)
on demand258km (160 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