There are 4 ways to get from Nagano to Niigata (State) by train, bus, or car
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Train via Takasaki
best- Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain Asama / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
3h 33m¥4,710–6,261Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
3h 49m¥3,203–4,432Bus
- Take the bus from Showadori to Niigata-ekibus
3h 44m¥3,640–3,770Drive 186.7 km
- Drive from Nagano to Niigatacar 186.7 km
2h 14m¥3,238–4,677
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Niigata (State) is to bus which costs ¥3600 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Niigata (State) is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano to Niigata (State). However, there are services departing from Showadori and arriving at Niigata-eki via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Niigata (State). However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Takasaki and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Nagano and Niigata (State) is 316 km. The road distance is 186.7 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Niigata (State) without a car is to train via Takasaki which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Nagano to Niigata (State), including transfers.
Nagano to Niigata (State) bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Showadori station.
Nagano to Niigata (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano to Niigata (State) is to train via Takasaki which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Niigata (State), Japan?
You can take a train from Nagano to Aoyama(Niigata) via Takasaki and Niigata in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Showadori to Niigata-eki twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- 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
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Showadori to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nagano to Niigata (State) bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Niigata-eki station.
Nagano to Niigata (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Niigata (State) is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Nagano to Niigata (State).
There are 94+ hotels available in Niigata (State).