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How to get fromShibu Onsen to Niigataby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Obuse to Topparabus bus
    4h 22m
    ¥4,074–4,181

  2. Drive  168.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shibu Onsen to Niigatacar car 168.4 km
    2h 15m
    ¥2,559–3,697

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Yudanaka to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain train Max
    5h 43m
    ¥5,733–7,567

  4. Bus via Jōetsu

    1. Take the bus from Snow Monkey Park to Myoko Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus bus
    6h 36m
    ¥7,110–9,470

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  • Distance: 202.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Shibu Onsen, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Obuse to Toppara twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shibu Onsen to Aoyama(Niigata) via Yudanaka, Nagano, Takasaki, and Niigata in around 5h 43m.

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