There are 5 ways to get from Niigata to Sekikawa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Sakamachitrain Hakushin Sen / ...
2h 5m¥6,945–8,869Drive 63 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Sekikawacar 63 km
57 min¥962–1,390Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata to Shimosekibus Yamagata
2h 13m¥1,361–1,884Taxi
- Take the taxi from Niigata to Sekikawataxi 63 km
57 min¥28,000–34,000Bus via Aoyama(Niigata)
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 下関bus 山形〜新潟
2h 21m¥1,545–2,169
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Sekikawa is to drive which costs ¥950 - ¥1400 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Sekikawa is to drive which takes 57 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Sekikawa. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Shimoseki via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Sekikawa. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Sakamachi via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Niigata and Sekikawa is 67 km. The road distance is 63 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Sekikawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Niigata to Sekikawa, including transfers.
Niigata to Sekikawa bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Sekikawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Sekikawa is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1300 - ¥1900 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Sekikawa, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Sakamachi hourly. Tickets cost ¥800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Yamako Bus operates a bus from Niigata to Shimoseki twice daily. Tickets cost ¥1,300–1,700 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Sakamachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Shimoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,700
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from 新潟駅前 to 下関
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- ¥28,000–34,000
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Bandai Taxi
- Phone
- +81 25-247-5211
- Website
- bandai-taxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Niigata to Sekikawa bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Shimoseki station.
Niigata to Sekikawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sakamachi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Sekikawa is 63 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Niigata to Sekikawa.
There are 15+ hotels available in Sekikawa.