There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Kumagaya by train, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain Toki
- Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 熊谷 Kumagayatrain Ju / ...
3h 22m¥3,595–4,869Train via Yuzawa
cheapest- Take the train from Niigata to Echigo Yuzawatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Kumagayatrain Tanigawa
3h 48m¥3,490–4,814Night bus
- Take the night bus from Niigata to Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminalnightbus Wg5254
9h 18m¥4,545–10,619Drive 244.2 km
- Drive from Niigata to Kumagayacar 244.2 km
3h 32m¥4,236–6,118
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Kumagaya is to train which costs ¥3500 - ¥4900 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Kumagaya is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Kumagaya. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Kumagaya. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at 熊谷 Kumagaya via Niigata and 高崎 Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Niigata and Kumagaya is 239 km. The road distance is 244.2 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Kumagaya without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4900.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Niigata to Kumagaya, including transfers.
Niigata to Kumagaya bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Kumagaya train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Kumagaya bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Kumagaya, Japan?
You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to 熊谷 Kumagaya via Niigata, Takasaki, and 高崎 Takasaki in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Niigata to Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,800–9,500 and the journey takes 7h 2m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 高崎 Takasaki to 熊谷 Kumagaya
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Echigo Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Kumagaya
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Niigata to Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–9,500
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- Economy
- ¥3,800–6,500
- Relax (front seat)
- ¥5,000–9,500
- Relax (ladies seat)
- ¥5,000–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Kumagaya train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Kumagaya is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Niigata to Kumagaya.
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