There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Nakano by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Toppara to Obusebus
3h 7m¥3,850–3,920Drive 162.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Nakanocar 162.9 km
2h 8m¥2,820–4,073Train
- Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Shinshunakanotrain
5h 24m¥5,495–7,369
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Nakano is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Nakano is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Nakano. However, there are services departing from Toppara and arriving at Obuse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Nakano. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Shinshunakano via Niigata, Takasaki and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Niigata and Nakano is 351 km. The road distance is 162.9 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Nakano without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥3850 - ¥3950.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Niigata to Nakano, including transfers.
Niigata to Nakano bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Toppara station.
Niigata to Nakano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Nakano is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥3850 - ¥3950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥5500 - ¥7500 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Nakano, Nagano, Japan?
Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Toppara to Obuse twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Shinshunakano via Niigata, Takasaki, and Nagano in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
Train from Nagano to Shinshunakano
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Toppara to Obuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Nakano bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Obuse station.
Niigata to Nakano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Nakano is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Niigata to Nakano.
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