There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Kakunodate by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain [186385] Ltd. Exp Inaho 1
- Take the train from Akita to Kakunodatetrain Komachi
6h 36m¥5,045–7,169Drive 286 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Kakunodatecar 286 km
4h 13m¥4,966–7,173Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata to Hirosedoribus
- Take the bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Omagari Bus Terminalbus Greenliner
10h 57m¥8,520–10,384Fly, train
- Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane KIJ - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Kakunodatetrain
8h 45m¥24,385–123,039
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Akita Airport (AXT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Kakunodate is to drive which costs ¥4900 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Kakunodate is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Kakunodate. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Omagari Bus Terminal via Hirose-dori Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Kakunodate. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Kakunodate via Niigata and Akita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Niigata and Kakunodate is 344 km. The road distance is 286 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Kakunodate without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Niigata to Kakunodate, including transfers.
Niigata to Kakunodate bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Kakunodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Kakunodate is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥11000 and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Kakunodate, Japan?
You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Kakunodate via Niigata and Akita in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakusan(Niigata) to Kakunodate via Niigata, Niigata, Hirose-dori Ichibancho, Omagari Bus Terminal, and Omagari in around 10h 57m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Niigata Airport to Akita Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥44,000–400,000
Flights from Niigata Airport to Akita Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥120,000–400,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Niigata Airport to Akita Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–120,000
Flights from Niigata Airport to Akita Airport via Sapporo Okadama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥49,000–110,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Kakunodate
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Kakunodate
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Hirosedori
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Omagari Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Kakunodate bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Hirosedori station.
Niigata to Kakunodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Kakunodate is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Niigata to Kakunodate.
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