There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Kashiwazaki by train, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagaokatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Nagaoka to Kashiwazakitrain [17898] Jr Shinetsu / ...
2h 58m¥4,142–5,407Night bus
- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagaoka Station Oteguchinightbus Wg5153
7h 9m¥6,183–10,492Drive 256.6 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Kashiwazakicar 256.6 km
3h 29m¥4,452–6,431
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kashiwazaki is to train which costs ¥4100 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kashiwazaki is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥4100 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo 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 Tokyo station to Kashiwazaki. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Kashiwazaki via Nagaoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Tokyo and Kashiwazaki is 279 km. The road distance is 256.6 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kashiwazaki without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥4100 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Tokyo to Kashiwazaki, including transfers.
Tokyo to Kashiwazaki bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Kashiwazaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Kashiwazaki bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Nagaoka Station Oteguchi.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kashiwazaki, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Kashiwazaki via Nagaoka in around 2h 58m. 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 Tōkyō Station to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,600
- 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/
- [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
Tokyo to Kashiwazaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagaoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Kashiwazaki is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Tokyo to Kashiwazaki.
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