There are 3 ways to get from Tōkamachi to Niigata by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinza to Echigo-Yuzawatrain Hokuhoku Sen
- Take the train from Echigo Yuzawa to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
2h 34m¥2,366–3,288Drive 96.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Tōkamachi to Niigatacar 96.6 km
1h 10m¥1,665–2,405Train via Nagaoka
- Take the train from Nagaoka to Kobaritrain Shin'etsuhonsen
3h 42m¥1,927–2,647
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tōkamachi to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Tōkamachi to Niigata is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct train from Tōkamachi to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Shinza and arriving at Sekiya(Niigata) via Echigo Yuzawa and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Tōkamachi and Niigata is 155 km. The road distance is 96.6 km.
The best way to get from Tōkamachi to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Tōkamachi to Niigata, including transfers.
Tōkamachi to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinza station.
Tōkamachi to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Echigo-Yuzawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tōkamachi to Niigata is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Tōkamachi to Niigata.
There are 82+ hotels available in Niigata.
What companies run services between Tōkamachi, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
You can take a train from Shinza to Sekiya(Niigata) via Echigo Yuzawa and Niigata in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinza to Echigo-Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Echigo Yuzawa to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagaoka to Kobari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
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