There are 4 ways to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Yuzawa by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Niigata Airport to Niigata Station South Exitbus
- Take the train from Niigata to Echigo Yuzawatrain Toki / ...
2h 12m¥1,991–2,720Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Niigata (KIJ) to Yuzawa138.2 km
1h 49mDrive 138.2 km
- Drive from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Yuzawacar 138.2 km
1h 49m¥2,379–3,436Train
- Take the train from Niigata to Mitsuketrain [17995] Jr Shinetsu / ...
- Take the train from Miyauchi(Niigata) to Echigo-Yuzawatrain [15622] Jr Joetsu / ...
4h 1m¥2,410–3,510
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Yuzawa is to bus and train which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Yuzawa is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Yuzawa. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Echigo-Yuzawa via Mitsuke, Nagaoka and Miyauchi(Niigata). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Yuzawa is 126 km. The road distance is 138.2 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Yuzawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Yuzawa, including transfers.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Yuzawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Yuzawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Mitsuke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Yuzawa is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Yuzawa.
There are 169+ hotels available in Yuzawa.
What companies run services between Niigata Airport (KIJ), Japan and Yuzawa, Niigata, Japan?
You can take a bus from Niigata Airport to Echigo-Yuzawa via Niigata Station Bandai Exit, Niigata, Mitsuke, Nagaoka, and Miyauchi(Niigata) in around 4h 1m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Echigo Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Mitsuke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Miyauchi(Niigata) to Echigo-Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- info@niigata-kotsu.co.jp
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Airport to Niigata Station South Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥290–420
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Niigata (KIJ) to Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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