There are 5 ways to get from Niigata to Matsudai Station by train, bus, or car
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Train via Saigata
best- Take the train from Niigata to Saigatatrain [17889] JR Shinetsu Line Rapid
4h 12m¥2,545–3,369Drive 106.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Matsudai Stationcar 106.6 km
1h 21m¥1,854–2,678Bus
- Take the bus from Bandai City to Naoetsubus
5h 38m¥2,834–5,426Train
- Take the train from Niigata to Echigo Yuzawatrain Max
- Take the train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Muikamachitrain
- Take the train from Muikamachi to Matsudaitrain
4h 17m¥2,685–3,649Train via Kashiwazaki
- Take the train from Kobari to Yoshidatrain
- Take the train from Yoshida to Kashiwazakitrain
- Take the train from Kashiwazaki to Saigatatrain
5h 13m¥2,279–3,039
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Matsudai Station is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Matsudai Station is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Matsudai Station. However, there are services departing from Hakusan Koen mae and arriving at Naoetsu via Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Matsudai Station. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Matsudai via Niigata and Saigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Niigata and Matsudai Station is 166 km. The road distance is 106.6 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Matsudai Station without a car is to train via Saigata which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3400.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Niigata to Matsudai Station, including transfers.
Niigata to Matsudai Station bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Bandai City station.
Niigata to Matsudai Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Matsudai Station is to train via Saigata which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Matsudai Station, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Saigata once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,500 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, Niigata Kotsu operates a bus from Bandai City to Naoetsu every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–4,300 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Saigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,500
- 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 Muikamachi
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥350–480
- 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/
Train from Kashiwazaki to Saigata
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 025-752-0770
- Website
- hokuhoku.co.jp
Train from Muikamachi to Matsudai
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥490–600
- Schedules at
- hokuhoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Bandai City to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,300
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Matsudai Station bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Naoetsu station.
Niigata to Matsudai Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Saigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Matsudai Station is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Niigata to Matsudai Station.
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