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

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Niigata is to bus which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Niigata is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct bus between Kanazawa and Niigata?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae and arriving at Toppara. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Kanazawa and Niigata?

No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Joetsumyoko and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Kanazawa to Niigata?

The distance between Kanazawa and Niigata is 323 km. The road distance is 301.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Kanazawa to Niigata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Niigata bus from?

Kanazawa to Niigata bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae station.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Niigata train from?

Kanazawa to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.

Train or bus from Kanazawa to Niigata?

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Niigata is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Kanazawa to Niigata bus arrive?

Kanazawa to Niigata bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Toppara station.

Where does the Kanazawa to Niigata train arrive?

Kanazawa to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Niigata?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Niigata is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Kanazawa to Niigata.

Where can I stay near Niigata?

There are 94+ hotels available in Niigata.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
4h 26m
¥4,747–6,403
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Topparabus Niigata
4h 41m
¥4,400–6,500
Drive 301.7 km
1. Drive from Kanazawa to Niigatacar 301.7 km
3h 27m
¥5,239–7,567

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Distance: 322.6 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

You can take a train from Kanazawa to Aoyama(Niigata) via Joetsumyoko and Niigata in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Toppara twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,400–6,500 and the journey takes 4h 41m.

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