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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain train
    2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain train
    7h 22m

  2. Drive 320.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata to Takayamacar car 320.8 km
    4h 1m
    ¥5,570–8,046

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Toppara to Kanazawabus bus Niigata
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    9h 13m
    ¥8,000–12,734

  4. Bus via Nagano

    1. Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Teikoku Hotel Maebus bus
    9h 28m
    ¥9,600–14,700

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  • Distance: 352.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Takayama via Niigata, Joetsumyoko, and Toyama in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toppara to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Kanazawa and Kanazawa Station in around 9h 13m.

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