There are 6 ways to get from Osaka to Kashiwazaki by train, night bus, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Joetsumyokotrain
7h 20m¥7,098–9,709Night bus, bus
- Take the nightbus from Ōsaka Station to Naganonightbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus
9h 32mDrive 484.7 km
- Drive from Osaka to Kashiwazakicar 484.7 km
6h 15m¥7,436–10,741Fly from Osaka International Airport, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane ITM - KIJ
- Take the train from Niigata to Kashiwazakitrain
5h 36m¥21,298–43,024Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagaoka Station Oteguchinightbus Sy3552
10h 48m¥8,100–15,850Fly from Kobe, train
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane UKB - KIJ
- Take the train from Niigata to Kashiwazakitrain
6h 45m¥57,549–103,432
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kashiwazaki is to train which costs ¥7000 - ¥10000 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kashiwazaki is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs ¥21000 - ¥43000.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka station to Kashiwazaki. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka Station and arriving at Kida via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Kashiwazaki. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Kashiwazaki via Tsuruga, Toyama, Joetsumyoko and Naoetsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Osaka and Kashiwazaki is 480 km. The road distance is 484.7 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kashiwazaki without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Osaka to Kashiwazaki, including transfers.
Osaka to Kashiwazaki bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Ōsaka Station.
Osaka to Kashiwazaki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Osaka to Kashiwazaki bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kashiwazaki, Japan?
You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kashiwazaki via Tsuruga, Toyama, Joetsumyoko, and Naoetsu in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagaoka Station Oteguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–15,000 and the journey takes 9h 32m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Niigata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥33,000–40,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Niigata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–110,000
- Website
- blue-panorama.com
Flights from Kobe to Niigata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–100,000
- Website
- ibexair.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Niigata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–38,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tsuruga to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Toyama to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Kashiwazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Kashiwazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Night bus from Ōsaka Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥9,500–13,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Kida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagaoka Station Oteguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–15,000
- Website
- Willer Express
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Osaka to Kashiwazaki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
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