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How to get fromTakayama to Niigataby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Takayama to Niigata by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Saitama

    best
    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Omiya Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain train Max
    7h 21m

  2. Drive  319.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Niigatacar car 319.8 km
    4h
    ¥5,485–7,922

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa to Topparabus bus Niigata
    9h 17m
    ¥7,497–10,407

  4. Train to Komaki Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NKM - KIJ
    6h 25m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain train
    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 Nagaokatrain train
    5. Take the train from Nagaoka to Kobaritrain train
    9h 32m

  6. Bus via Nagano

    1. Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus bus
    9h 56m
    ¥9,493–14,629

  7. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NGO - KIJ
    6h 47m

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥18,759Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Takayama to Aoyama(Niigata) via Toyama, Omiya Station, and Niigata in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Toppara via Kanazawa Station and Kanazawa in around 9h 17m.

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