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How to get fromSeoul to Nagaokaby train, plane, ferry, night bus, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Seoul to Nagaoka by train, plane, ferry, night bus, or bus

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  1. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Niigata Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane ICN - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Kitanagaokatrain train
    7h 40m
    ¥32,744–82,343

  2. Fly Gimpo International Airport to Niigata Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane GMP - KIJ
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Kitanagaokatrain train
    11h 26m
    ¥19,466–62,079

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Busan Stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kokura to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagaokatrain train Max
    24h 2m

  4. Train, ferry, night bus

    1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Busan Stationtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Hōfutrain train
    4. Take the night bus from Hōfu-eki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus night bus
    5. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Nagaoka Station Oteguchinightbus night bus
    38h 59m
    ¥35,135–53,467

  5. Fly Gimpo International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane GMP - HND
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagaokatrain train
    7h 50m
    ¥29,316–75,779

  6. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ICN - HND
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagaokatrain train
    8h 39m
    ¥24,594–61,043

  7. Bus, ferry, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the night bus from Universal Studios Japan to Naganonightbus night bus
    4. Take the bus from Nagano to Nagaokakitabus bus
    32h 42m
    ¥40,428–87,050

Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥31,826Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,242.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Nagaoka, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Seoul to Nagaoka. However, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport, fly to Niigata Airport (KIJ), walk to Niigata Airport, take the bus to Niigata Station South Exit, walk to Niigata, then take the train to Kitanagaoka. Alternatively, you can take a train from Suseo SRT to Nagaoka via Busan Station, Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, Shimonoseki, Shimonoseki, Kokura, and Tōkyō Station in around 24h 2m.

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