There are 5 ways to get from Aomori to Niigata by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Aomori to Akitatrain [187509] Ltd. Exp Tsugaru 2
- Take the train from Akita to Niigatatrain [186392] Ltd. Exp Inaho 8
7h 33m¥6,761–9,277Train, bus
- Take the train from Shin Aomori to Sendaitrain
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigatabus
10h 25m¥8,601–11,970Drive 427.7 km
- Drive from Aomori to Niigatacar 427.7 km
6h 9m¥7,419–10,717Fly
- Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane AOJ - KIJ
6h 38m¥51,180–81,440Bus
- Take the bus from Aomori Station to Sendai Station #40 Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Niigatabus
10h 48m¥8,140–11,970
Aomori (AOJ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aomori to Niigata is to train which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Aomori to Niigata is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Aomori station to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Aomori Station and arriving at Niigata via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Aomori to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Aomori and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Akita and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Aomori and Niigata is 461 km. The road distance is 427.7 km.
The best way to get from Aomori to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Aomori to Niigata, including transfers.
Aomori to Niigata bus services, operated by Konan Bus, depart from Aomori Station.
Aomori to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Aomori station.
The best way to get from Aomori to Niigata is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥50000 - ¥85000 and takes 6h 38m, you could also bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 10h 48m.
What companies run services between Aomori, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
You can take a train from Aomori to Aoyama(Niigata) via Akita and Niigata in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, and Fuji Dream fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) every 4 hours.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Aomori to Niigata Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥42,000–85,000
Flights from Aomori to Niigata Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥23,000–130,000
Flights from Aomori to Niigata Airport via Tokyo Haneda, Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥24,000–140,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Aomori to Niigata Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥85,000–390,000
Flights from Aomori to Niigata Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥75,000–340,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Aomori to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shin Aomori to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Yamagata Yamako Bldg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 0172-36-5061
- Website
- konanbus.com
Bus from Aomori Station to Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–6,500
- Schedules at
- konanbus.com
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Aomori to Niigata bus services, operated by Konan Bus, arrive at Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop.
Aomori to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aomori to Niigata is 428 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Aomori to Niigata.
There are 94+ hotels available in Niigata.