There are 3 ways to get from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arai(Niigata) to Niitsutrain [187272] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 3 / ...
- Take the train from Niitsu to Shiokawatrain [16945] JR Ban-etsu-West / ...
5h 53m¥12,061–15,662Drive 233.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadakecar 233.9 km
3h 14m¥4,050–5,849Bus
- Take the bus from Takada Station to Bandai Citybus
- Take the bus from Niigata Bandai City Bus Center to Kitayanagiharabus
6h 47m¥12,510–17,144
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Myōkō station to Mount Nekomadake. However, there are services departing from Takada Station and arriving at Kitayanagihara via Niigata Bandai City Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake. However, there are services departing from Arai(Niigata) and arriving at Shiokawa via Niitsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Myōkō and Mount Nekomadake is 262 km. The road distance is 233.9 km.
The best way to get from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥12000 - ¥16000.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake, including transfers.
Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Takada Station.
Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Arai(Niigata) station.
The best way to get from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥12000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥12000 - ¥18000 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Myōkō, Niigata, Japan and Mount Nekomadake, Japan?
You can take a train from Arai(Niigata) to Mount Nekomadake via Niitsu and Shiokawa in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arai(Niigata) to Mount Nekomadake via Takada(Niigata), Takada Station, Bandai City, Niigata Bandai City Bus Center, and Kitayanagihara in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Arai(Niigata) to Niitsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niitsu to Shiokawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Takada Station to Bandai City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Bandai City Bus Center to Kitayanagihara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Bandai City station.
Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niitsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake.
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