There are 5 ways to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen by train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Naoetsutrain [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Myoko-Kogentrain [29794] Echigo TOKImeki Railway Myoko Haneuma
4h 31m¥2,841–3,970Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bandai City to Takada Stationbus
4h 54m¥2,757–5,220Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Niigata (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen166.6 km
2h 1mDrive 166.6 km
- Drive from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgencar 166.6 km
2h 1m¥2,867–4,142Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Niigata Airport to Myoko kogen Bus Terminal
3h 5m¥7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen station. However, there are services departing from Niigata Airport and arriving at Takada Station via Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Myoko-Kogen via Naoetsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Myōkōkōgen is 181 km. The road distance is 166.6 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen, including transfers.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Bandai City station.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Niigata Airport (KIJ), Japan and Myōkōkōgen, Japan?
You can take a bus from Niigata Airport to Myoko-Kogen via Niigata Station South Exit, Niigata, and Naoetsu in around 4h 31m. 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 Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
Train from Naoetsu to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
- 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
- myokoshuttle@gmail.com
- Website
- myokoshuttle.com
Shuttle from Niigata Airport to Myoko kogen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000
- Schedules at
- myokoshuttle.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Niigata (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Takada Station.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naoetsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Myōkōkōgen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Myōkōkōgen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.