There are 4 ways to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Arai(Niigata)train [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
3h 33m¥2,491–3,420Bus
- Take the bus from Bandai City to Takada Stationbus
4h 13m¥2,497–4,870Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Niigata (KIJ) to Myōkō147.7 km
1h 45mDrive 147.7 km
- Drive from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōcar 147.7 km
1h 45m¥2,541–3,671
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō station. However, there are services departing from Niigata Airport and arriving at Takada Station via Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Arai(Niigata) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Myōkō is 161 km. The road distance is 147.7 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō, including transfers.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Bandai City station.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥4900 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Niigata Airport (KIJ), Japan and Myōkō, Niigata, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Arai(Niigata) 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 8m. 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 Arai(Niigata)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- 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 Myōkō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Takada Station.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Arai(Niigata) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkō.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Myōkō. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.