There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Narai by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus
- Take the train from Nagano to Shiojiritrain Shinano 24 / ...
5h 17m¥5,000–5,650Drive 278.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Naraicar 278.5 km
3h 49m¥4,792–6,922Train
- Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Shiojiritrain
6h 31m¥6,145–8,419
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Narai is to bus and train which costs ¥5000 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Narai is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Narai. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Narai via Niigata, Takasaki, Nagano and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Niigata and Narai is 478 km. The road distance is 278.5 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Narai without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 17m and costs ¥5000 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Niigata to Narai, including transfers.
Niigata to Narai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Narai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Narai is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Niigata to Narai.
There are 62+ hotels available in Narai.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Narai, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Narai via Niigata, Takasaki, Nagano, and Shiojiri in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Toppara to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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