There are 4 ways to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
4h 38m¥2,891–4,020Drive 163.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Stationcar 163.9 km
2h 8m¥2,822–4,076Bus
- Take the bus from Bandai City to Takada Stationbus
5h 15m¥2,887–5,450Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Niigata (KIJ) to Iiyama Station163.9 km
2h 8m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station station. However, there are services departing from Niigata Airport and arriving at Takada Station via Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station station. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Liyama Station via Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Iiyama Station is 185 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station, including transfers.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Bandai City station.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Niigata Airport (KIJ), Japan and Iiyama Station, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Niigata Kotsu operates a bus from Bandai City to Takada Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–4,100 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- info@niigata-kotsu.co.jp
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Bandai City to Takada Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,100
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Niigata (KIJ) to Iiyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Takada Station.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Iiyama Station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Iiyama Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.