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How to get fromAomori to Niigataby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Aomori to Niigata by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Aomori to Akitatrain train [187509] Ltd. Exp Tsugaru 2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Akita to Niigatatrain train [186392] Ltd. Exp Inaho 8
    7h 27m
    ¥6,761–9,277

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aomori Station to Sendai Station #40 Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Niigatabus bus
    10h 39m
    ¥8,110–11,950

  3. Drive  427.7 km

    1. Drive from Aomori to Niigatacar car 427.7 km
    6h 9m
    ¥7,374–10,651

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane AOJ - KIJ
    6h 32m
    ¥40,180–91,440

Aomori (AOJ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket¥21,917Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aomori Station to Sekiya(Niigata) via Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop, Sendai, Niigata, and Niigata in around 10h 39m.

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