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How to get fromKyoto to Nagaokaby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Nagaoka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Tokyo

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagaokatrain train Toki / ...
    5h 37m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Nagano Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    3. Take the train from Naoetsu to Nagaokatrain train
    13h 10m
    ¥6,800–16,267

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Nagaoka Station Oteguchinightbus night bus Sy3552
    9h 48m
    ¥7,000–15,000

  4. Drive  476.5 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Nagaokacar car 476.5 km
    6h 4m
    ¥8,143–11,762

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    4. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain train
    5. Take the train from Naoetsu to Nagaokatrain train
    8h 3m
    ¥7,419–10,268

  6. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane ITM - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Kitanagaokatrain train
    5h 14m
    ¥30,533–42,256

  7. Train to Komaki Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NKM - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Kitanagaokatrain train
    5h 33m

  8. Train to Kobe, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane UKB - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Kitanagaokatrain train
    5h 50m

  9. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NGO - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Kitanagaokatrain train
    5h 56m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Nagaoka, Japan?

You can take a subway from Marutamachi to Nagaoka via Kyoto, Kyoto, and Tōkyō Station in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Nagaoka Station Oteguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,000–15,000 and the journey takes 8h 39m.

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