There are 2 ways to get from Gunma to Niigata by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Gunma to Niigata is to train which costs ¥2900 - ¥4000 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Gunma to Niigata is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct train from Gunma to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Takasaki and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Gunma and Niigata is 199 km. The road distance is 208.9 km.
The best way to get from Gunma to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Gunma to Niigata, including transfers.
Gunma to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Takasaki station.
Gunma to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunma to Niigata is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Gunma to Niigata.
There are 50+ hotels available in Niigata.
What companies run services between Gunma, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Takasaki to Niigata every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,800–3,700 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Takasaki to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
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