There are 3 ways to get from Kanazawa to Nagaoka by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanazawa to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Nagaokatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
3h 11m¥3,707–4,933Bus
- Take the bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Nagaoka-kitabus Niigata
3h 52m¥3,800–5,500Drive 254.7 km
- Drive from Kanazawa to Nagaokacar 254.7 km
2h 59m¥4,419–6,383
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Nagaoka is to train which costs ¥3700 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Nagaoka is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae and arriving at Nagaoka-kita. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Nagaoka. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Nagaoka via Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Kanazawa and Nagaoka is 253 km. The road distance is 254.7 km.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Nagaoka without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Kanazawa to Nagaoka, including transfers.
Kanazawa to Nagaoka bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae station.
Kanazawa to Nagaoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Nagaoka is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Nagaoka, Japan?
You can take a train from Kanazawa to Nagaoka via Joetsumyoko in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Nagaoka-kita twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,800–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 52m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kanazawa to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Nagaoka-kita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kanazawa to Nagaoka bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Nagaoka-kita station.
Kanazawa to Nagaoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Nagaoka is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Kanazawa to Nagaoka.
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