There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Kashiwazaki by train, bus, night bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagaokatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Nagaoka to Kashiwazakitrain Shin'etsuhonsen / ...
2h 54m¥4,142–5,407Drive 256.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Kashiwazakicar 256.6 km
3h 29m¥3,941–5,692Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 高崎駅東口bus 高速バス 前橋・高崎～池袋・新宿線 / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Nagaokatrain Toki / ...
5h 19m¥3,950–5,750Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagaoka Station Oteguchinightbus Wg5153
7h 5m¥5,137–10,492
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kashiwazaki is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kashiwazaki is to train which takes 2h 54m 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 5m.
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 54m.
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 54m and costs ¥4100 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 2h 54m 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 54m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagaoka Station Oteguchi once a week. Tickets cost ¥4,500–10,000 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagaoka to Kashiwazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 高崎駅東口
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,200
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagaoka Station Oteguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–10,000
- Website
- Willer Express
- Relax (front seats)
- ¥5,500–10,000
- Relax (Ladies seats)
- ¥5,500–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
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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