There are 5 ways to get from Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ) by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata City Bus Centerbus
6h 19m¥5,131–6,908Train
cheapest- Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain [29954] Jr Oito
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
7h 20m¥3,632–5,124Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hakuba to Niigata-KIJ222.1 km
2h 46mDrive 222.1 km
- Drive from Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ)car 222.1 km
2h 46m¥3,851–5,562Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain
- Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus
7h 55m¥4,961–9,208
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ) is to train which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ) is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ). However, there are services departing from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal and arriving at Niigata Airport via Nagano and Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ). However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Niigata via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa and Naoetsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Hakuba and Niigata Airport (KIJ) is 266 km. The road distance is 222.1 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ), including transfers.
Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ) bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal station.
Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ) train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Minami-Otari station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ) is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Niigata Airport (KIJ), Japan?
You can take a bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Niigata Airport via Nagano station, Nagano, Niigata City Bus Center, and Bandai City in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to Niigata Airport via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Naoetsu, Niigata, and Niigata Station South Exit in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Niigata City Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hakuba to Niigata-KIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ) bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.
Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ) train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Itoigawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ) is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Hakuba to Niigata Airport (KIJ).
There are 94+ hotels available in Niigata Airport (KIJ).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hakuba and Niigata Airport (KIJ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.