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How to get fromTakaoka to Niigataby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Takaoka to Niigata by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Shin Takaoka to Joetsumyokotrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain train [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
    4h 12m
    ¥4,169–5,664

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanazawa to Topparabus bus Niigata
    5h 59m
    ¥5,125–7,367

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    2. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naoetsu to Niigata Eki-Maebus bus
    7h 11m
    ¥4,413–7,341

  4. Drive 257.9 km

    1. Drive from Takaoka to Niigatacar car 257.9 km
    3h 14m
    ¥4,478–6,467

  5. Train via Nyūzen

    1. Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    2. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain train
    3. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain train
    6h 21m
    ¥4,413–5,841

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  • Distance: 281.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Shin Takaoka to Aoyama(Niigata) via Joetsumyoko and Niigata in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Kanazawa to Toppara twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–6,500 and the journey takes 4h 42m.

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