How to travel from Wakayama to Nagaoka, Japan

The distance between Wakayama and Nagaoka is around 584km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wakayama 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,600($185)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then Tokyo and then to Nagaoka.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,820($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to 高崎駅東口 then take the train to Nagaoka.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,015($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Nagaoka.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance596km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Nagaoka

There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Nagaoka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥12,595 ($90) and will take around 12h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥25,600 ($185).

The distance between Wakayama and Nagaoka is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Wakayama and Nagaoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Nagaoka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥25,600 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Nagaoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,595 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wakayama and Nagaoka. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wakayama 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 5h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Nankai Railways and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Wakayama and Nagaoka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wakayama and Nagaoka. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wakayama to Nagaoka. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ) then take the train to Nagaoka. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Wakayama and Nagaoka. The distance is around 596km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Nagaoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥23,820 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Nagaoka

Transport options from Wakayama to Nagaoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
¥25,600($185)
hourly628km (390 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
¥23,820($175)
hourly833km (518 miles)
Train via Shinimamiya6h 60m
¥16,840($125)
hourly584km (363 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11h 15m
¥16,015($115)
once daily749km (465 miles)
Train and Bus12h 5m
¥12,595($90)
once daily662km (411 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
¥8,900($65)
on demand596km (370 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