There are 5 ways to get from Takayama to Nagaoka by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Nagaokatrain
5h 16mDrive 272.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Nagaokacar 272.8 km
3h 32m¥4,732–6,835Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Kanazawa to Nagaoka-kitabus Niigata
8h 28m¥6,897–9,407Train via Nyūzen
- Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)train
- Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Nagaokatrain
6h 53mBus via Nagano
- Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Nagaokakitabus
9h 21m¥9,419–14,555
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Nagaoka is to drive which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Nagaoka is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Nagaoka. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagaoka-kita via Kanazawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Nagaoka. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Nagaoka via Toyama and Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Takayama and Nagaoka is 283 km. The road distance is 272.8 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Nagaoka without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Takayama to Nagaoka, including transfers.
Takayama to Nagaoka bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Nagaoka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Nagaoka is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Nagaoka, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to Nagaoka via Toyama and Joetsumyoko in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Nagaoka-kita via Kanazawa Station and Kanazawa in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Takayama to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Takayama to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Naoetsu to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 076-431-3409
- Website
- ainokaze.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- http://ainokaze.co.jp/
- Website
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
Train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa to Nagaoka-kita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Kamikochi BT to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–5,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Nagaokakita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,426
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Nagaoka bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Kanazawa Station.
Takayama to Nagaoka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Nagaoka is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Takayama to Nagaoka.
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