There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Takada castle by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Takada castle is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Takada castle is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Takada castle station. However, there are services departing from Hakusan Koen mae and arriving at Takada Station via Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Takada castle. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Takada(Niigata) via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Niigata and Takada castle is 151 km. The road distance is 126.7 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Takada castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Niigata to Takada castle, including transfers.
Niigata to Takada castle bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Bandai City station.
Niigata to Takada castle train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Takada castle is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2100 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Takada castle, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Takada(Niigata) 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,800 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Niigata Kotsu operates a bus from Bandai City to Takada Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–4,100 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Takada(Niigata)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Bandai City to Takada Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,100
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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Niigata to Takada castle bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Takada Station.
Niigata to Takada castle train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takada(Niigata) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Takada castle is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Niigata to Takada castle.
There are 32+ hotels available in Takada castle.