There are 5 ways to get from Niigata Station to Takayama by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain
6h 9mDrive 325.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata Station to Takayamacar 325.1 km
4h 4m¥5,652–8,163Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawabus Niigata
- Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
9h 26m¥8,000–13,074Fly, train
- Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane KIJ - NKM
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
6h 47mBus via Nagano
- Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Teikoku Hotel Maebus
9h 52m¥9,600–14,700
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Station to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Station to Takayama is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata Station to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Niigata Eki Mae and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Kanazawa Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata Station to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Takayama via Joetsumyoko and Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Niigata Station and Takayama is 346 km. The road distance is 325.1 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Niigata Station to Takayama, including transfers.
Niigata Station to Takayama bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Niigata Eki Mae station.
Niigata Station to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Takayama is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥14000 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Niigata Station, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Niigata to Takayama via Joetsumyoko and Toyama in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Niigata Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Niigata Eki Mae, Kanazawa, and Kanazawa Station in around 9h 26m.
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Niigata Airport to Komaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥27,000–60,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya Station to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–9,500
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata-eki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Teikoku Hotel Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–5,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata Station to Takayama bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa station.
Niigata Station to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Station to Takayama is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Niigata Station to Takayama.
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