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

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There are 4 ways to get from Iwaki to Niigata by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Iwaki to Uenotrain train Hitachi
    2. Take the train from Ueno Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    5h 45m
    ¥7,445–9,768

  2. Drive  223.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iwaki to Niigatacar car 223.5 km
    3h 18m
    ¥3,833–5,536

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Iwaki to Sendaitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigatabus bus
    8h 29m
    ¥5,796–8,383

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iwaki to Sendai Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Niigata Bandai City Bus Centerbus bus
    8h 44m
    ¥6,970–8,640

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  • Distance: 512.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Iwaki to Aoyama(Niigata) via Ueno, Ueno Station, and Niigata in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iwaki to Hakusan Koen mae via Sendai Station, Sendai, Niigata Bandai City Bus Center, and Bandai City in around 8h 44m.

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