What is the cheapest way to get from Kurobe to Niigata?

The cheapest way to get from Kurobe to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kurobe to Niigata?

The fastest way to get from Kurobe to Niigata is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.

How far is it from Kurobe to Niigata?

The distance between Kurobe and Niigata is 458 km. The road distance is 205.8 km.

How do I travel from Kurobe to Niigata without a car?

The best way to get from Kurobe to Niigata without a car is to train via Takasaki which takes 5h 11m and costs ¥12000 - ¥19000.

How long does it take to get from Kurobe to Niigata?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Kurobe to Niigata, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kurobe to Niigata?

Yes, the driving distance between Kurobe to Niigata is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Kurobe to Niigata.

Where can I stay near Niigata?

There are 88+ hotels available in Niigata.

Kurobe to Niigata - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Takasaki
best
1. Take the train from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Takasakitrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain Toki
5h 11m
¥12,340–18,970
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain [29289] Echigo TOKImeki Railway Nihonkai Hisui
2. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
6h 2m
¥3,524–7,700
Train, bus via Jōetsu
1. Take the train from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Jōetsumyōkōtrain Hakutaka
2. Take the bus from Takada Station to Bandai Citybus
5h 57m
¥5,690–11,440
Drive 205.8 km
1. Drive from Kurobe to Niigatacar 205.8 km
2h 31m
¥3,545–5,120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kurobe-Unazukionsen to Naganotrain Hakutaka
2. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus
6h 5m
¥8,100–10,200

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kurobe to Niigata.

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Distance: 458.2 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Kurobe, Toyama, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kitano to Aoyama(Niigata) via Kurobe Unazuki Onsen Sta., Kurobe-Unazukionsen, Takasaki, and Niigata in around 5h 11m.

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