There are 5 ways to get from Nagaoka to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagaoka to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain
5h 17mDrive 271.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagaoka to Takayamacar 271.4 km
3h 34m¥4,709–6,802Bus
- Take the bus from Nagaoka-kita to Kanazawabus Niigata
- Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
8h 24m¥7,274–9,798Train via Nyūzen
- Take the train from Nagaoka to Naoetsutrain
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)train
- Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain
7h 8mBus via Nagano
- Take the bus from Nagaokakita to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Teikoku Hotel Maebus
8h 53m¥9,600–14,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagaoka to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Nagaoka to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagaoka to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Nagaoka-kita and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Kanazawa Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagaoka to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Nagaoka and arriving at Takayama via Joetsumyoko and Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Nagaoka and Takayama is 283 km. The road distance is 271.4 km.
The best way to get from Nagaoka to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Nagaoka to Takayama, including transfers.
Nagaoka to Takayama bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Nagaoka-kita station.
Nagaoka to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagaoka station.
The best way to get from Nagaoka to Takayama is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥10000 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Nagaoka, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagaoka to Takayama via Joetsumyoko and Toyama in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nagaoka-kita to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Kanazawa and Kanazawa Station in around 8h 24m.
- 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 Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagaoka to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Toyama to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
Train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-431-3409
- Website
- ainokaze.co.jp
Train from Tomari(Toyama) to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- http://ainokaze.co.jp/
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Nagaoka-kita to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagaokakita to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Teikoku Hotel Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–5,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nagaoka to Takayama bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa station.
Nagaoka to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagaoka to Takayama is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Nagaoka to Takayama.
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