There are 3 ways to get from Tochigi to Niigata by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 高崎 Takasakitrain JR両毛線 JR Ryōmō Line / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
4h 21m¥4,190–5,595Drive 247.7 km
- Drive from Tochigi to Niigatacar 247.7 km
3h 54m¥4,257–6,149Train via Ōta
- Take the train from Tochigi to Omatatrain
- Take the train from Omata to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain Max
5h¥4,259–5,788
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tochigi to Niigata is to train which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Tochigi to Niigata is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct train from Tochigi to Niigata. However, there are services departing from 栃木 Tochigi and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Takasaki and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Tochigi and Niigata is 280 km. The road distance is 247.7 km.
The best way to get from Tochigi to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Tochigi to Niigata, including transfers.
Tochigi to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 栃木 Tochigi station.
Tochigi to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 高崎 Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tochigi to Niigata is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Tochigi to Niigata.
There are 94+ hotels available in Niigata.
What companies run services between Tochigi, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
You can take a train from 栃木 Tochigi to Aoyama(Niigata) via 高崎 Takasaki, Takasaki, and Niigata in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 栃木 Tochigi to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tochigi to Omata
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omata to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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