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How to get fromFukushima to Niigataby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fukushima to Niigata by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Saitama

    best
    1. Take the train from Fukushima to Ōmiyatrain train Yamabiko / ...
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    4h 21m
    ¥7,325–9,498

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fukushima(Fukushima) to Yonezawatrain train [17010] Jr Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the train from Yonezawa to Niigatatrain train [17353] Benibana
    5h 2m
    ¥2,914–4,059

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fukushima Kencho-mae to Aizu Apio Iriguchibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Aizu APIO to Niigata Stationbus bus
    5h 5m
    ¥5,740–6,770

  4. Drive 172.2 km

    1. Drive from Fukushima to Niigatacar car 172.2 km
    2h 27m
    ¥2,987–4,315

  5. Bus via Sendai

    1. Take the bus from Fukushima Kencho-mae to Hirosedoribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigatabus bus
    6h 46m
    ¥5,340–7,070

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Map of how to get from Fukushima to Niigata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 498 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Fukushima, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

You can take a train from Fukushima to Aoyama(Niigata) via Omiya Station and Niigata in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fukushima Kencho-mae to Aoyama(Niigata) via Aizu APIO, Niigata Station, and Niigata in around 5h 5m.

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