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

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Ueda is to bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Ueda is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Niigata and Ueda?

No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Ueda. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Ueda via Niigata and Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Niigata to Ueda?

The distance between Niigata and Ueda is 283 km. The road distance is 217.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Niigata to Ueda without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Niigata to Ueda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Ueda train from?

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

Train or bus from Niigata to Ueda?

The best way to get from Niigata to Ueda is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Niigata to Ueda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Niigata to Ueda?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Ueda is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Niigata to Ueda.

Where can I stay near Ueda?

There are 259+ hotels available in Ueda.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Ueda 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
best
1. Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain Toki
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Uedatrain Hakutaka / ...
3h 13m
¥4,245–5,669
Drive 217.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Niigata to Uedacar 217.4 km
2h 48m
¥3,767–5,442
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus
3h 27m
¥4,050–4,350

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 283.2 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Ueda via Niigata and Takasaki in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Toppara to Nagano twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 3h 4m.

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