There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Takada castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
3h 1m¥4,226–5,448Drive 266.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Takada castlecar 266.3 km
3h 43m¥4,072–5,882Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
6h 7m¥5,220–9,240Train via Yuzawa
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Echigo Yuzawatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Naoetsutrain Hokuhoku Sen
4h 46m¥4,102–5,398
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Takada castle is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Takada castle is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Takada castle. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Takada(Niigata) via Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Tokyo and Takada castle is 288 km. The road distance is 266.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Takada castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Tokyo to Takada castle, including transfers.
Tokyo to Takada castle train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Takada castle train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Takada castle is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Tokyo to Takada castle.
There are 37+ hotels available in Takada castle.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Takada castle, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Joetsumyoko every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,100–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Echigo Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
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