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How to get fromUtsunomiya to Niigataby train, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Utsunomiya to Niigata by train, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Ōmiyatrain train Yamabiko / ...
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    3h 32m
    ¥5,246–6,839

  2. Drive 233 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Utsunomiya to Niigatacar car 233 km
    3h 33m
    ¥4,043–5,840

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Fukushimatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi to Aizu Apio Iriguchibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aizu APIO to Niigata Stationbus bus
    6h 57m
    ¥7,920–9,585

  4. Train, night bus

    1. Take the train from Tobu-Utsunomiya to Kurihashitrain train [42459] Tobu Nikko/Utsunomiya
    2. Take the night bus from Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal to Niigatanightbus night bus Wg5151
    10h 26m
    ¥5,704–11,775

  5. Train via Takasaki

    1. Take the train from Tobu-Utsunomiya to Tochigitrain train
    2. Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 高崎 Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain train Max
    5h 43m
    ¥4,565–6,312

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 351.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Utsunomiya to Aoyama(Niigata) via Omiya Station and Niigata in around 3h 32m.

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