There are 5 ways to get from Aomori to Niigata Station 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 10m¥6,621–9,007Train, 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 1m¥8,461–11,700Drive 421.7 km
- Drive from Aomori to Niigata Stationcar 421.7 km
6h 3m¥7,323–10,578Fly
- Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane AOJ - KIJ
6h 25m¥51,040–81,170Bus
- Take the bus from Aomori Station to Sendai Station #40 Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Niigatabus
10h 29m¥8,000–11,700
Aomori (AOJ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aomori to Niigata Station is to train which costs ¥6500 - ¥9000 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Aomori to Niigata Station is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Aomori station to Niigata Station. However, there are services departing from Aomori Station and arriving at Niigata via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Aomori to Niigata Station. However, there are services departing from Aomori and arriving at Niigata via Akita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Aomori and Niigata Station is 455 km. The road distance is 421.7 km.
The best way to get from Aomori to Niigata Station without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Aomori to Niigata Station, including transfers.
Aomori to Niigata Station bus services, operated by Konan Bus, depart from Aomori Station.
Aomori to Niigata Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Aomori station.
The best way to get from Aomori to Niigata Station is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥50000 - ¥85000 and takes 6h 25m, you could also bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 10h 29m.
What companies run services between Aomori, Japan and Niigata Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Aomori to Niigata via Akita in around 7h 10m. 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
- ¥42,000–90,000
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 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥120,000–400,000
Flights from Aomori to Niigata Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥120,000–400,000
- 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 Station bus services, operated by Konan Bus, arrive at Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop.
Aomori to Niigata Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aomori to Niigata Station is 422 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Aomori to Niigata Station.
There are 94+ hotels available in Niigata Station.









