What is the cheapest way to get from Sanjō to Niigata?

The cheapest way to get from Sanjō to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥550 - ¥900 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sanjō to Niigata?

The fastest way to get from Sanjō to Niigata is to drive which takes 25 min and costs ¥550 - ¥900.

Is there a direct train between Sanjō and Niigata?

No, there is no direct train from Sanjō to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Tsubamesanjo and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Sanjō to Niigata?

The distance between Sanjō and Niigata is 38 km. The road distance is 34.1 km.

How do I travel from Sanjō to Niigata without a car?

The best way to get from Sanjō to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1100.

How long does it take to get from Sanjō to Niigata?

It takes approximately 36 min to get from Sanjō to Niigata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sanjō to Niigata train from?

Sanjō to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tsubamesanjo station.

Where does the Sanjō to Niigata train arrive?

Sanjō to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.

Can I drive from Sanjō to Niigata?

Yes, the driving distance between Sanjō to Niigata is 34 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Sanjō to Niigata.

Where can I stay near Niigata?

There are 94+ hotels available in Niigata.

Sanjō to Niigata - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Sanjō to Niigata by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tsubamesanjo to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
2. Take the train from Niigata to Aoyama(Niigata)train [18106] Jr Echigo / ...
36 min
¥695–1,006
Drive 34.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sanjō to Niigatacar 34.1 km
25 min
¥592–855
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sanjō to Niigatataxi 34.1 km
25 min
¥14,000–17,000
Train via Sanjo(Niigata)
1. Take the train from Sanjo(Niigata) to Niigatatrain [17927] Jr Shinetsu / ...
1h 16m
¥835–1,186

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Distance: 38.1 km
Duration: 36 min

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

You can take a train from Tsubamesanjo to Aoyama(Niigata) via Niigata in around 36 min.

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