There are 3 ways to get from Kanazawa to Niigata (State) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanazawa to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
4h 26m¥4,747–6,403Bus
- Take the bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Niigata Eki Maebus Niigata
5h 13m¥4,752–6,526Drive 301.7 km
- Drive from Kanazawa to Niigatacar 301.7 km
3h 27m¥5,239–7,567
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Niigata (State) is to bus which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Niigata (State) is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanazawa to Niigata (State). However, there are services departing from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae and arriving at Niigata Eki Mae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Niigata (State). However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Joetsumyoko and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Kanazawa and Niigata (State) is 323 km. The road distance is 301.7 km.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Niigata (State) without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Kanazawa to Niigata (State), including transfers.
Kanazawa to Niigata (State) bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae station.
Kanazawa to Niigata (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Niigata (State) is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Niigata (State), 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 Niigata Eki Mae twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,600–6,500 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kanazawa to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Niigata Eki Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–6,500
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kanazawa to Niigata (State) bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Niigata Eki Mae station.
Kanazawa to Niigata (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Niigata (State) is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Kanazawa to Niigata (State).
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