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How to get fromNiigata to Kurobeby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain train [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Jōetsumyōkō to Kurobe-Unazukionsentrain train Hakutaka
    5h 48m
    ¥5,645–11,469

  2. Train via Kashiwazaki

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kobari to Yoshidatrain train
    2. Take the train from Yoshida to Kashiwazakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kashiwazaki to Naoetsutrain train
    4. Take the train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    5. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Ikujitrain train
    7h 30m
    ¥3,259–6,469

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bandai City to Takada Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Jōetsumyōkō to Kurobe-Unazukionsentrain train Hakutaka
    6h 22m
    ¥5,674–11,536

  4. Drive 206.2 km

    1. Drive from Niigata to Kurobecar car 206.2 km
    2h 31m
    ¥3,551–5,128

  5. Train via Takasaki

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain train Toki
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Kurobe-Unazukionsentrain train Hakutaka
    6h 5m
    ¥12,345–18,969

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Kitano via Niigata, Jōetsumyōkō, Kurobe-Unazukionsen, and Kurobe Unazuki Onsen Sta. in around 5h 48m.

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