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

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Kitakata is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Kitakata is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.

Is there a direct bus between Niigata and Kitakata?

No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Kitakata. However, there are services departing from Hakusan Koen mae and arriving at 幸町 via Niigata Bandai City Bus Center and 北柳原. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Niigata and Kitakata?

No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Kitakata. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Kitakata via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Niigata to Kitakata?

The distance between Niigata and Kitakata is 116 km. The road distance is 101.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Niigata to Kitakata without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Niigata to Kitakata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Kitakata bus from?

Niigata to Kitakata bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Niigata Bandai City Bus Center station.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Kitakata train from?

Niigata to Kitakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.

Train or bus from Niigata to Kitakata?

The best way to get from Niigata to Kitakata is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Niigata to Kitakata bus arrive?

Niigata to Kitakata bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Kitayanagihara station.

Where does the Niigata to Kitakata train arrive?

Niigata to Kitakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kitakata station.

Can I drive from Niigata to Kitakata?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Kitakata is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Niigata to Kitakata.

Where can I stay near Kitakata?

There are 108+ hotels available in Kitakata.

Niigata to Kitakata - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Kitakata by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Niigata to Kitakatatrain [16963] JR Ban-etsu-West
3h 36m
¥1,745–2,469
Bus
1. Take the bus from Niigata Bandai City Bus Center to Kitayanagiharabus
2. Take the bus from 北柳原 to 幸町bus ［１４］
4h 40m
Drive 101.8 km
1. Drive from Niigata to Kitakatacar 101.8 km
1h 41m
¥1,759–2,540

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Niigata to Kitakata.

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Distance: 115.7 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Kitakata, Fukushima-ken, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Kitakata once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,600–2,200 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakusan Koen mae to 幸町 via Bandai City, Niigata Bandai City Bus Center, Kitayanagihara, and 北柳原 in around 4h 40m.

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