There are 4 ways to get from Myōkō to Niigata by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Takada Station to Bandai Citybus
4h 8m¥2,380–4,529Drive 135.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Myōkō to Niigatacar 135.8 km
1h 34m¥2,066–2,984Train
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Nagaokatrain Shin'etsuhonsen / ...
- Take the train from Nagaoka to Kobaritrain Shin'etsuhonsen
5h 15m¥2,502–3,416Train via Kashiwazaki
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Kashiwazakitrain
- Take the train from Kashiwazaki to Yoshidatrain
- Take the train from Yoshida to Kobaritrain
5h 18m¥2,172–3,016
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Myōkō to Niigata is to train via Kashiwazaki which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Myōkō to Niigata is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Myōkō station to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Takada Station and arriving at Hakusan Koen mae via Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Myōkō to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Arai(Niigata) and arriving at Kobari via Naoetsu and Nagaoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Myōkō and Niigata is 144 km. The road distance is 135.8 km.
The best way to get from Myōkō to Niigata without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥2300 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Myōkō to Niigata, including transfers.
Myōkō to Niigata bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Takada Station.
Myōkō to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Naoetsu station.
The best way to get from Myōkō to Niigata is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥2300 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2500 - ¥3500 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Myōkō, Niigata, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
Niigata Kotsu operates a bus from Takada Station to Bandai City every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arai(Niigata) to Kobari via Naoetsu and Nagaoka in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- 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 Kobari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Kashiwazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kashiwazaki to Yoshida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yoshida to Kobari
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Myōkō to Niigata bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Bandai City station.
Myōkō to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagaoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Myōkō to Niigata is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Myōkō to Niigata.
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