There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Tōkamachi by train or car
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Train via Nagaoka
best- Take the train from Kobari to Nagaokatrain Echigosen
3h 25m¥1,928–2,594Drive 96.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Tōkamachicar 96.6 km
1h 9m¥1,668–2,409Train
- Take the train from Niigata to Echigo Yuzawatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Shinzatrain Hokuhoku Sen
3h 27m¥2,311–3,234
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Tōkamachi is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Tōkamachi is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Tōkamachi. However, there are services departing from Kobari and arriving at Tokamachi via Nagaoka and Echigokawaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Niigata and Tōkamachi is 115 km. The road distance is 96.6 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Tōkamachi without a car is to train via Nagaoka which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2600.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Niigata to Tōkamachi, including transfers.
Niigata to Tōkamachi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kobari station.
Niigata to Tōkamachi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagaoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Tōkamachi is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Niigata to Tōkamachi.
There are 171+ hotels available in Tōkamachi.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Tōkamachi, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kobari to Nagaoka 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,500 and the journey takes 1h 38m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kobari to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Echigo Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Shinza
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Website
- JR EAST
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