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How to get fromShirakawa-go to Niigataby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Shirakawa-go to Niigata by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Johana to Takaoka(Toyama)train train
    2. Take the train from Shin Takaoka to Joetsumyokotrain train
    3. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain train
    6h 47m
    ¥20,957–25,677

  2. Drive 317.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shirakawa-go to Niigatacar car 317.2 km
    3h 51m
    ¥5,509–7,957

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Kanazawa Stationbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa to Topparabus bus Niigata
    8h 53m
    ¥5,882–9,598

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NKM - KIJ
    6h 46m
    ¥31,890–65,340

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Toyama Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    3. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain train
    4. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain train
    9h 37m
    ¥6,168–8,773

Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥27,969Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 348 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Shirakawa-go, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Shirakawa-go to Aoyama(Niigata) via Johana, Shin Takaoka, Joetsumyoko, and Niigata in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shirakawa-go to Toppara via Shirakawago, Kanazawa Station, and Kanazawa in around 8h 53m.

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