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How to get fromNiigata to Shiga Highlandsby bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Shiga Highlands by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Toppara to Obusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Obuse to Hasuikebus bus Shiga Kogen
    4h 20m
    ¥6,999

  2. Drive 172.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata to Shiga Highlandscar car 172.4 km
    2h 42m
    ¥2,994–4,325

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Echigo Yuzawatrain train Toki / ...
    2. Drive from Echigo Yuzawa to Shiga Highlandscar car
    3h 52m
    ¥3,245–4,769

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 370.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Shiga Highlands, Japan?

You can take a bus from Toppara to Hasuike via Obuse in around 4h 20m.

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