What is the cheapest way to get from Niigata to Ōta?

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Ōta is to train which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Niigata to Ōta?

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Ōta is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Niigata and Ōta?

No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Ōta. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at 太田 Ota via Niigata, 高崎 Takasaki and 伊勢崎 Isesaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Niigata to Ōta?

The distance between Niigata and Ōta is 241 km. The road distance is 229.9 km.

How do I travel from Niigata to Ōta without a car?

The best way to get from Niigata to Ōta without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

How long does it take to get from Niigata to Ōta?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Niigata to Ōta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Ōta train from?

Niigata to Ōta train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.

Where does the Niigata to Ōta train arrive?

Niigata to Ōta train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.

Can I drive from Niigata to Ōta?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Ōta is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Niigata to Ōta.

Where can I stay near Ōta?

There are 156+ hotels available in Ōta.

Niigata to Ōta - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Ōta by train, car, or bus

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Train
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1. Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain Toki
2. Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 伊勢崎 Isesakitrain JR両毛線 JR Ryōmō Line / ...
3h 46m
¥3,685–5,059
Drive 229.9 km
1. Drive from Niigata to Ōtacar 229.9 km
3h 15m
¥3,983–5,753
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Niigata to Echigo Yuzawatrain Max
2. Take the train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Kumagayatrain
3. Take the bus from 熊谷駅 to 太田市役所前bus
4h 49m
¥3,690–5,014

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Distance: 241.4 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Ōta, Gunma, Japan?

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to 太田 Ota via Niigata, Takasaki, 高崎 Takasaki, and 伊勢崎 Isesaki in around 3h 46m.

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