There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Osawa(Niigata) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Echigo-Yuzawatrain Tanigawa / ...
2h 28m¥2,875–3,773Bus, train via Takasaki
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 高崎駅東口bus 高速バス 前橋・高崎~池袋・新宿線 / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Echigo-Yuzawatrain Tanigawa / ...
4h 53m¥2,670–4,150Drive 198.6 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Osawa(Niigata)car 198.6 km
2h 36m¥3,446–4,977Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Minakami Stationbus
- Take the train from Minakami to Osawa(Niigata)train [15606] Jr Joetsu
5h 58m¥4,400–6,099
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Osawa(Niigata) is to train which costs ¥2800 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Osawa(Niigata) is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Osawa(Niigata). However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Osawa(Niigata) via Echigo-Yuzawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Tokyo and Osawa(Niigata) is 190 km. The road distance is 198.6 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Osawa(Niigata) without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3800.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Tokyo to Osawa(Niigata), including transfers.
Tokyo to Osawa(Niigata) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Osawa(Niigata) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Echigo-Yuzawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Osawa(Niigata) is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Tokyo to Osawa(Niigata).
There are 173+ hotels available in Osawa(Niigata).
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Osawa(Niigata), Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Echigo-Yuzawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,600–3,500 and the journey takes 1h 26m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Echigo-Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Echigo-Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Minakami to Osawa(Niigata)
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- ncb.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 高崎駅東口
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,200
- Website
- https://ncb.jp/
- Website
- kan-etsu.net
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Minakami Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–5,500
- Schedules at
- kan-etsu.net
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