There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Ja / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Nagaokatrain Max
- Take the train from Nagaoka to Kashiwazakitrain
4h 15m¥4,206–5,524Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Kashiwazakitrain
6h 49m¥5,850–10,170Night bus
- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagaoka Station Oteguchinightbus Wg5153
7h 9m¥6,385–10,492Drive 250.5 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Kashiwazakicar 250.5 km
3h 26m¥4,350–6,283
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki is to train which costs ¥4200 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagaoka Station Oteguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki. However, there are services departing from 新宿 Shinjuku and arriving at Kashiwazaki via Omiya Station and Nagaoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Kashiwazaki is 277 km. The road distance is 250.5 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 新宿 Shinjuku station.
Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Nagaoka Station Oteguchi.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Kashiwazaki, Japan?
You can take a train from 新宿 Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki via 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, and Nagaoka in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagaoka Station Oteguchi once a week. Tickets cost ¥5,500–10,000 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagaoka to Kashiwazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Kashiwazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagaoka Station Oteguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–10,000
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- Relax (front seats)
- ¥5,500–10,000
- Relax (Ladies seats)
- ¥5,500–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Shinjuku to Kashiwazaki.
There are nine+ hotels available in Kashiwazaki.