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How to get fromTōkamachi to Niigataby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tōkamachi to Niigata by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Muikamachi to Echigo-Yuzawatrain train [15622] Jr Joetsu / ...
    2. Take the train from Echigo Yuzawa to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    3h 37m
    ¥2,468–3,371

  2. Drive 96.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tōkamachi to Niigatacar car 96.6 km
    1h 10m
    ¥1,665–2,404

  3. Train via Mitsuke

    1. Take the train from Tokamachi to Echigokawaguchitrain train
    2. Take the train from Echigokawaguchi to Nagaokatrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagaoka to Mitsuketrain train
    4. Take the train from Mitsuke to Niigatatrain train
    5. Take the train from Niigata to Aoyama(Niigata)train train
    3h 56m
    ¥1,997–2,887

  4. Train via Mitsuke #2

    1. Take the train from Muikamachi to Nagaokatrain train [15606] Jr Joetsu / ...
    2. Take the train from Mitsuke to Niigatatrain train [17927] Jr Shinetsu / ...
    4h 20m
    ¥2,298–3,261

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  • Distance: 156.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Shinza to Aoyama(Niigata) via Muikamachi, Echigo Yuzawa, and Niigata in around 3h 37m.

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