There are 5 ways to get from Hakuba to Niigata (State) by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Takasaki
best- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain Max
5h 42m¥5,991–9,257Train
cheapest- Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain [29954] Jr Oito
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
6h 49m¥3,482–4,974Bus
- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus
6h 1m¥4,991–6,757Drive 210 km
- Drive from Hakuba to Niigatacar 210 km
2h 35m¥3,598–5,197Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain
- Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus
7h 37m¥4,831–9,087
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Niigata (State) is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Niigata (State) is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba station to Niigata (State). However, there are services departing from Hakuba Station and arriving at Niigata-eki via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Niigata (State). 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.
The distance between Hakuba and Niigata (State) is 360 km. The road distance is 210 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Niigata (State) without a car is to bus and train via Takasaki which takes 5h 42m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Hakuba to Niigata (State), including transfers.
Hakuba to Niigata (State) bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba Station.
Hakuba to Niigata (State) train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Minami-Otari station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Niigata (State) is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Niigata (State), Japan?
You can take a bus from Hakuba Station to Aoyama(Niigata) via Nagano station, Nagano, Niigata-eki, and Niigata in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to Aoyama(Niigata) via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Naoetsu, and Niigata in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hakuba to Niigata (State) bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.
Hakuba to Niigata (State) train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Itoigawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Niigata (State) is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Hakuba to Niigata (State).
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