There are 3 ways to get from Nagaoka to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagaoka to Joetsumyokotrain [187278] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 4 / ...
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka
3h 14m¥3,789–4,975Bus
- Take the bus from Nagaoka-kita to Ekinishi Godochosha-maebus Niigata
3h 52m¥4,200–6,000Drive 252.9 km
- Drive from Nagaoka to Kanazawacar 252.9 km
3h 1m¥4,388–6,338
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagaoka to Kanazawa is to train which costs ¥3700 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Nagaoka to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nagaoka-kita and arriving at Ekinishi Godochosha-mae. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagaoka to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Nagaoka and arriving at Kanazawa via Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Nagaoka and Kanazawa is 253 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.
The best way to get from Nagaoka to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Nagaoka to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Nagaoka to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Nagaoka-kita station.
Nagaoka to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagaoka station.
The best way to get from Nagaoka to Kanazawa is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4200 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Nagaoka, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagaoka to Kanazawa via Joetsumyoko in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Nagaoka-kita to Ekinishi Godochosha-mae twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 52m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagaoka to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Nagaoka-kita to Ekinishi Godochosha-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nagaoka to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Ekinishi Godochosha-mae station.
Nagaoka to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagaoka to Kanazawa is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Nagaoka to Kanazawa.
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