There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Tōkamachi by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Echigo Yuzawatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Shinzatrain Hokuhoku Sen
3h 27m¥2,311–3,234Drive 96.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Tōkamachicar 96.6 km
1h 9m¥1,474–2,129Train via Nagaoka
- Take the train from Kobari to Nagaokatrain Echigosen
- Take the train from Nagaoka to Tokamachitrain Jouetsusen
3h 32m¥1,808–2,444
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Tōkamachi is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Tōkamachi is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Tōkamachi. However, there are services departing from Ue Tokoro and arriving at Shinza via Niigata and Echigo-Yuzawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Niigata and Tōkamachi is 152 km. The road distance is 96.6 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Tōkamachi without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Niigata to Tōkamachi, including transfers.
Niigata to Tōkamachi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Tōkamachi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Echigo Yuzawa 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 173+ hotels available in Tōkamachi.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Tōkamachi, Japan?
You can take a train from Ue Tokoro to Shinza via Niigata and Echigo-Yuzawa in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- 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
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 Nagaoka to Tokamachi
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Website
- JR EAST
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