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How to get fromNiigata to Shima Onsenby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Shima Onsen by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Niigata to Echigo Yuzawatrain train Max
    2. Take the bus from Echigo Yuzawa Eki Mae to Naeba Prince Hotel, Yuzawabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naeba Prince Hotel, Yuzawa to Shima Onsentaxi taxi
    4h 45m
    ¥22,431–28,154

  2. Drive  193.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata to Shima Onsencar car 193.3 km
    2h 53m
    ¥3,326–4,804

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain train Toki
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Nakanojotrain train Azumasen / ...
    5h 11m
    ¥4,195–5,719

  4. Train via Nagaoka

    1. Take the train from Kobari to Nagaokatrain train Echigosen
    2. Take the train from Nagaoka to Minakamitrain train Jouetsusen / ...
    8h 45m
    ¥4,188–5,794

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  • Distance: 185.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Shima Onsen, Japan?

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to 月見橋 via Niigata, Takasaki, Nakanojo, and 中之条駅（１番のりば） in around 5h 11m.

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