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How to get fromNiigata to Takaokaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Takaoka by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain train [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Shin Takaokatrain train Hakutaka
    5h 4m
    ¥4,145–5,669

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Toppara to Kanazawabus bus Niigata
    5h 36m
    ¥5,600–9,634

  3. Drive 258.4 km

    1. Drive from Niigata to Takaokacar car 258.4 km
    3h 14m
    ¥4,488–6,482

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Naoetsubus bus
    2. Take the train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    3. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Takaoka(Toyama)train train
    7h 38m
    ¥4,345–7,469

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  • Distance: 281.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Takaoka, Japan?

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Shin Takaoka via Niigata and Joetsumyoko in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Toppara to Kanazawa twice daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–9,000 and the journey takes 4h 43m.

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