There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Itoigawa 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 Itoigawatrain [29306] Echigo TOKImeki Railway Nihonkai Hisui / ...
4h 18m¥2,695–3,819Bus
- Take the bus from Bandai City to Takada Stationbus
5h 2m¥2,874–5,416Drive 165.6 km
- Drive from Niigata to Itoigawacar 165.6 km
1h 58m¥2,877–4,156
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Itoigawa is to train which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Itoigawa is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Itoigawa station. However, there are services departing from Hakusan Koen mae and arriving at Takada Station via Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Itoigawa. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Itoigawa via Niigata and Naoetsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Niigata and Itoigawa is 181 km. The road distance is 165.6 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Itoigawa without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Niigata to Itoigawa, including transfers.
Niigata to Itoigawa bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Bandai City station.
Niigata to Itoigawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Itoigawa is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Itoigawa, Japan?
You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Itoigawa via Niigata and Naoetsu in around 4h 18m. 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
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
Train from Naoetsu to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Itoigawa bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Takada Station.
Niigata to Itoigawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naoetsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Itoigawa is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Niigata to Itoigawa.
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