There are 6 ways to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Takasaki
best- Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain Toki
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain Hakutaka
4h 30m¥4,791–6,420Drive 196.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Naganocar 196.4 km
2h 28m¥3,381–4,883Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata City Bus Center to Showadoribus
4h 51m¥3,787–3,920Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Niigata (KIJ) to Nagano196.4 km
2h 28mTrain
- Take the train from Niigata to Naoetsutrain
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Myoko-Kogentrain
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
5h 51m¥3,691–5,070Bus, train
- Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Stationbus
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain [17860] Shinano Railway Kitashinano
6h 25m¥3,615–6,320
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano is to bus which costs ¥3700 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Niigata Airport and arriving at Showadori via Niigata City Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Nagano via Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Nagano is 318 km. The road distance is 196.4 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano without a car is to train via Takasaki which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano, including transfers.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Niigata City Bus Center station.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano is to train via Takasaki which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Niigata Airport (KIJ), Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a bus from Niigata Airport to Nagano via Niigata Station South Exit, Niigata, and Takasaki in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Niigata City Bus Center to Showadori twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
Train from Naoetsu to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata City Bus Center to Showadori
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- info@niigata-kotsu.co.jp
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,100
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Niigata (KIJ) to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Showadori station.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Nagano.
There are 283+ hotels available in Nagano.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Nagano. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.