There are 4 ways to get from Hakuba to Niigata (State) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus
5h 57m¥4,991–6,758Train
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¥3,482–4,974Drive 210 km
- Drive from Hakuba to Niigatacar 210 km
2h 35m¥3,644–5,263Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain
- Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus
7h 33m¥4,831–9,088
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 to Niigata (State). However, there are services departing from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal and arriving at Niigata-eki via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
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 264 km. The road distance is 210 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Niigata (State) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Hakuba to Niigata (State), including transfers.
Hakuba to Niigata (State) bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal 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 5h 57m 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-Happo bus terminal to Aoyama(Niigata) via Nagano station, Nagano, Niigata-eki, and Niigata in around 5h 57m. 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
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Naoetsu to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.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).
There are 94+ hotels available in Niigata (State).