What is the cheapest way to get from Ōta to Niigata?

The cheapest way to get from Ōta to Niigata is to train which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōta to Niigata?

The fastest way to get from Ōta to Niigata is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Ōta and Niigata?

No, there is no direct train from Ōta to Niigata. However, there are services departing from 太田 Ota and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via 伊勢崎 Isesaki, Takasaki and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Ōta to Niigata?

The distance between Ōta and Niigata is 241 km. The road distance is 230.1 km.

How do I travel from Ōta to Niigata without a car?

The best way to get from Ōta to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

How long does it take to get from Ōta to Niigata?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Ōta to Niigata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōta to Niigata train from?

Ōta to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 伊勢崎 Isesaki station.

Where does the Ōta to Niigata train arrive?

Ōta to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 高崎 Takasaki station.

Can I drive from Ōta to Niigata?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōta to Niigata is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Ōta to Niigata.

Where can I stay near Niigata?

There are 94+ hotels available in Niigata.

Ōta to Niigata - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ōta to Niigata by train, car, or bus

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Train
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1. Take the train from 伊勢崎 Isesaki to 高崎 Takasakitrain JR両毛線 JR Ryōmō Line / ...
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
3h 48m
¥3,680–5,053
Drive 230.1 km
1. Drive from Ōta to Niigatacar 230.1 km
3h 16m
¥3,986–5,757
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 太田駅 to 熊谷駅bus 太田駅～妻沼仲町～熊谷駅
2. Take the train from Kumagaya to Niigatatrain Toki
3h 53m
¥3,740–5,196

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Distance: 241.4 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Ōta, Gunma, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

You can take a train from 太田 Ota to Aoyama(Niigata) via 伊勢崎 Isesaki, 高崎 Takasaki, Takasaki, and Niigata in around 3h 48m.

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