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

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There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Shima Onsen by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Niigata to Jomokogentrain train Toki
    2. Take the taxi from Jomokogen to Shima Onsentaxi taxi
    2h 57m
    ¥14,345–18,169

  2. Drive 193.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata to Shima Onsencar car 193.3 km
    2h 53m
    ¥3,353–4,843

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    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 48m
    ¥20,460–25,184

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  • Distance: 190.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Niigata to Shima Onsen. However, you can take the train to Niigata, take the train to Jomokogen, then take the taxi to Shima Onsen. Alternatively, you can take the train to Niigata, take the train to Echigo Yuzawa, walk to Echigo Yuzawa Eki Mae, take the bus to Naeba Prince Hotel, Yuzawa, then take the taxi to Shima Onsen.

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