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

The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Niigata is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Niigata is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Hakuba and Niigata?

No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal and arriving at Toppara via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Hakuba and Niigata?

No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Naoetsu and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Hakuba to Niigata?

The distance between Hakuba and Niigata is 248 km. The road distance is 210 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakuba to Niigata without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Hakuba to Niigata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Niigata bus from?

Hakuba to Niigata bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal station.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Niigata train from?

Hakuba to Niigata train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Minami-Otari station.

Train or bus from Hakuba to Niigata?

The best way to get from Hakuba to Niigata is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Hakuba to Niigata bus arrive?

Hakuba to Niigata bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.

Where does the Hakuba to Niigata train arrive?

Hakuba to Niigata train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Itoigawa station.

Can I drive from Hakuba to Niigata?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Niigata is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Hakuba to Niigata.

Where can I stay near Niigata?

There are 94+ hotels available in Niigata.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus
5h 14m
¥4,851–6,488
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain [29954] Jr Oito
2. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
6h 49m
¥3,482–4,974
Drive 210 km
1. Drive from Hakuba to Niigatacar 210 km
2h 35m
¥3,644–5,264

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Distance: 247.5 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Toppara via Nagano station and Nagano in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to Aoyama(Niigata) via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Naoetsu, and Niigata in around 6h 49m.

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