There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Minakami by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Jomokogentrain Toki
2h 46m¥2,641–3,634Drive 163.3 km
- Drive from Niigata to Minakamicar 163.3 km
2h 13m¥2,810–4,059Train via Nagaoka
- Take the train from Kobari to Nagaokatrain Echigosen
- Take the train from Nagaoka to Minakamitrain Jouetsusen / ...
5h 51m¥2,858–3,924
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Minakami is to train which costs ¥2600 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Minakami is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Minakami. However, there are services departing from Ue Tokoro and arriving at Jomokogen via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Niigata and Minakami is 156 km. The road distance is 163.3 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Minakami without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3700.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Niigata to Minakami, including transfers.
Niigata to Minakami train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Minakami train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Jomokogen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Minakami is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Niigata to Minakami.
There are 188+ hotels available in Minakami.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Minakami, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Jomokogen 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 1m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Jomokogen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kobari to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagaoka to Minakami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- JR EAST
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