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How to get fromOsaka to Kashiwazakiby train, night bus, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Osaka to Kashiwazaki by train, night bus, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Joetsumyokotrain train
    7h 20m
    ¥7,098–9,709

  2. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Ōsaka Station to Naganonightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus bus
    9h 32m

  3. Drive  484.7 km

    1. Drive from Osaka to Kashiwazakicar car 484.7 km
    6h 15m
    ¥7,436–10,741

  4. Fly from Osaka International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane ITM - KIJ
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Kashiwazakitrain train
    5h 36m
    ¥21,298–43,024

  5. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagaoka Station Oteguchinightbus night bus Sy3552
    10h 48m
    ¥8,100–15,850

  6. Fly from Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane UKB - KIJ
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Kashiwazakitrain train
    6h 45m
    ¥57,549–103,432

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket¥33,244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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.

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