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How to get fromNagaoka to Kyotoby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagaoka to Joetsumyokotrain train
    2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain train
    4. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    6h 13m
    ¥7,189–9,975

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Nagaoka Station Oteguchi to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus night bus Sy3653
    9h 12m
    ¥7,000–15,000

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nagaoka to Naoetsutrain train
    2. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Kyoto Stationbus bus
    13h 11m
    ¥7,039–16,434

  4. Drive  476.8 km

    1. Drive from Nagaoka to Kyotocar car 476.8 km
    6h
    ¥8,149–11,770

  5. Train via Nyūzen

    1. Take the train from Nagaoka to Naoetsutrain train
    2. Take the train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    3. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Toyamatrain train
    4. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain train
    5. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    8h 5m
    ¥7,439–10,284

  6. Train, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kitanagaoka to Niigatatrain train
    2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane KIJ - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    5h 26m
    ¥30,456–42,182

  7. Train, fly to Komaki Airport

    1. Take the train from Kitanagaoka to Niigatatrain train
    2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane plane KIJ - NKM
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    5h 53m

  8. Train, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kitanagaoka to Niigatatrain train
    2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane KIJ - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    6h 5m

  9. Train, fly to Kobe

    1. Take the train from Kitanagaoka to Niigatatrain train
    2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane KIJ - UKB
    3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    6h 29m

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket¥20,001Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Nagaoka to Kyōto via Joetsumyoko, Toyama, and Tsuruga in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Nagaoka Station Oteguchi to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,000–15,000 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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