There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Arai by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Naoetsutrain [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Nihongitrain [29794] Echigo TOKImeki Railway Myoko Haneuma / ...
4h 2m¥4,915–6,569Drive 139.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Araicar 139.3 km
1h 37m¥2,397–3,463Bus
- Take the bus from Bandai City to Takada Stationbus
4h 20m¥4,854–7,786
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Arai is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Arai is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Arai station. However, there are services departing from Hakusan Koen mae and arriving at Takada Station via Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Arai. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Nihongi via Niigata and Naoetsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Niigata and Arai is 169 km. The road distance is 139.3 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Arai without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Niigata to Arai, including transfers.
Niigata to Arai bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Bandai City station.
Niigata to Arai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Arai is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4800 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Arai, Niigata, Japan?
You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Arai via Niigata, Naoetsu, and Nihongi in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, Niigata Kotsu operates a bus from Bandai City to Takada Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–4,100 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Nihongi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥420–600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
Train from Naoetsu to Nihongi
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥370–550
- Schedules at
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Bandai City to Takada Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,100
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Niigata to Arai bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Takada Station.
Niigata to Arai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naoetsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Arai is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Niigata to Arai.
There are 442+ hotels available in Arai.