There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Kashiwazaki by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Kashiwazakitrain [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
2h 21m¥1,590–2,214Train via Yoshida
cheapest- Take the train from Kobari to Yoshidatrain [18106] Jr Echigo
- Take the train from Yoshida to Kashiwazakitrain [18082] Jr Echigo
2h 49m¥1,279–1,739Drive 84.1 km
- Drive from Niigata to Kashiwazakicar 84.1 km
55 min¥1,459–2,107
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Kashiwazaki is to train via Yoshida which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Kashiwazaki is to drive which takes 55 min and costs ¥1400 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Kashiwazaki. However, there are services departing from Hakusan(Niigata) and arriving at Kashiwazaki via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Niigata and Kashiwazaki is 103 km. The road distance is 84.1 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Kashiwazaki without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Niigata to Kashiwazaki, including transfers.
Niigata to Kashiwazaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Kashiwazaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kashiwazaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Kashiwazaki is 84 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Niigata to Kashiwazaki.
There are nine+ hotels available in Kashiwazaki.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Kashiwazaki, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Kashiwazaki every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Kashiwazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kobari to Yoshida
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yoshida to Kashiwazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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