There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Inawashiro by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Inawashiro is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3000 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Inawashiro is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Inawashiro. However, there are services departing from Hakusan Koen mae and arriving at Aizu-wakamatsu via Niigata Bandai City Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Inawashiro. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Inawashiro via Niigata and Aizu-Wakamatsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Niigata and Inawashiro is 137 km. The road distance is 118.7 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Inawashiro without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4900.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Niigata to Inawashiro, including transfers.
Niigata to Inawashiro bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Niigata Bandai City Bus Center station.
Niigata to Inawashiro train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Inawashiro is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2400 - ¥4100 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Inawashiro, Japan?
Niigata Kotsu operates a bus from Niigata Bandai City Bus Center to Aizu-wakamatsu twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,300 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Aizu-Wakamatsu once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,800–2,500 and the journey takes 2h 44m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Bandai City Bus Center to Aizu-wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,300
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
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Niigata to Inawashiro bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Aizu-wakamatsu station.
Niigata to Inawashiro train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Aizu-Wakamatsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Inawashiro is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Niigata to Inawashiro.
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