There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Iiyama by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Iiyama is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3800 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Iiyama is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Iiyama. However, there are services departing from Toppara and arriving at Toyota Iiyama IC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Iiyama station. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Liyama Station via Niigata and Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Niigata and Iiyama is 320 km. The road distance is 151.1 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Iiyama without a car is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥8000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Niigata to Iiyama, including transfers.
Niigata to Iiyama bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Toppara station.
Niigata to Iiyama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Iiyama is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥8000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2700 - ¥3900 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Iiyama, Nagano, Japan?
Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Toppara to Toyota Iiyama IC twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- 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/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Toppara to Toyota Iiyama IC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Iiyama bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Toyota Iiyama IC station.
Niigata to Iiyama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Iiyama is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Niigata to Iiyama.
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