There are 4 ways to get from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Takada Station to Bandai Citybus
- Take the bus from Niigata Bandai City Bus Center to Kitayanagiharabus
6h 47m¥14,010–19,589Drive 233.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadakecar 233.9 km
3h 14m¥3,557–5,138Bus, train
- Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus
- Take the train from Niigata to Shiokawatrain Shin'etsuhonsen
7h 32m¥13,910–19,589Train
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Nagaokatrain
- Take the train from Nagaoka to Niitsutrain
- Take the train from Niitsu to Shiokawatrain
7h 37m¥13,652–18,016
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
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 Naoetsu, Nagaoka and Niitsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Myōkō and Mount Nekomadake is 270 km. The road distance is 233.9 km.
The best way to get from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs ¥14000 - ¥20000.
It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 Naoetsu station.
The best way to get from Myōkō to Mount Nekomadake is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs ¥14000 - ¥20000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥13000 - ¥18000 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Myōkō, Niigata, Japan and Mount Nekomadake, Japan?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arai(Niigata) to Mount Nekomadake via Naoetsu, Nagaoka, Niitsu, and Shiokawa in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Shiokawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagaoka to Niitsu
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niitsu to Shiokawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
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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Booking & Getting There
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 Nagaoka 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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