There are 5 ways to get from Shirakawago to Niigata by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Johana to Takaoka(Toyama)train
- Take the train from Shin Takaoka to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain
6h 46m¥20,720–25,397Drive 316.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Shirakawago to Niigatacar 316.6 km
3h 50m¥5,494–7,935Bus
- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Kanazawa Stationbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Kanazawa to Topparabus Niigata
8h 47m¥5,882–9,598Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
- Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane NKM - KIJ
6h 39m¥31,890–70,340Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Toyama Stationbus
- Take the train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)train
- Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain
9h 30m¥6,168–8,773
Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirakawago to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Shirakawago to Niigata is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawago to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Shirakawago and arriving at Toppara via Kanazawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirakawago to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Johana and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Shin Takaoka, Joetsumyoko and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Shirakawago and Niigata is 347 km. The road distance is 316.6 km.
The best way to get from Shirakawago to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ¥20000 - ¥26000.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Shirakawago to Niigata, including transfers.
Shirakawago to Niigata bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Shirakawago station.
Shirakawago to Niigata train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Johana station.
The best way to get from Shirakawago to Niigata is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ¥20000 - ¥26000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥10000 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Shirakawago, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Shirakawago to Aoyama(Niigata) via Johana, Shin Takaoka, Joetsumyoko, and Niigata in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shirakawago to Toppara via Kanazawa Station and Kanazawa in around 8h 47m.
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Komaki Airport to Niigata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥28,000–65,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Johana to Takaoka(Toyama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shin Takaoka to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Naoetsu to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 076-431-3409
- Website
- ainokaze.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- http://ainokaze.co.jp/
- Website
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
Train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Shirakawago to Kanazawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–3,100
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Shirakawago to Toyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,300
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Shirakawago to Kanazawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa to Toppara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 058-201-0489
- Website
- gifubus.co.jp
Bus from Shirakawago to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- gifubus.co.jp
- Book at
- willerexpress.com
- Adult
- ¥3,000–4,000
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More Questions & Answers
Shirakawago to Niigata bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Kanazawa Station.
Shirakawago to Niigata train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takaoka(Toyama) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawago to Niigata is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Shirakawago to Niigata.
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