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How to get fromShirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Niigataby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Niigata by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa Station West Exitbus
    2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Takasakitrain
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain
    6h 57m
    ¥15,528–25,970

  2. Drive 318.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Niigatacar318.6 km
    3h 48m
    ¥5,361–7,744

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa Station West ExitbusTakayama / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa to TopparabusNiigata
    7h 7m
    ¥5,888–10,700

  4. Bus to Komaki Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)planeNKM - KIJ
    6h 39m
    ¥18,890–60,340

  5. Bus, train via Jōetsu

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Shintakaokaeki１bannoribabus
    2. Take the train from Shin-Takaoka to Jōetsumyōkōtrain
    3. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain
    6h 58m
    ¥9,560–16,970

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Toyama Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)train
    3. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain
    4. Take the bus from Naoetsu to Niigata Eki-Maebus
    10h 20m
    ¥6,819–11,170

  7. Bus to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)planeNGO - KIJ
    7h 6m
    ¥37,080–80,490

Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥15,898Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

You can take a bus from Shirakawa-go to Toppara via Kanazawa Station West Exit and Kanazawa in around 7h 7m.

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