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How to get fromHirakata to Shibataby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Hirakata to Shibata by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    7h 22m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus night bus Sy3552
    12h 32m
    ¥8,338–19,087

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oyamazaki to Fukuibus bus
    2. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa to Niigata Eki Maebus bus
    4. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 聖篭新発田bus bus
    12h 17m
    ¥10,189–14,733

  4. Drive  570.9 km

    1. Drive from Hirakata to Shibatacar car 570.9 km
    7h 19m
    ¥9,754–14,089

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fukakusa Kyoto to Nagano Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus bus
    14h 14m
    ¥8,845–17,595

  6. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Hirakatashi to Kadomashitrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane ITM - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Shibata(Niigata)train train
    4h 59m
    ¥15,615–39,080

  7. Train, train to Komaki Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hirakatashi to Tambabashitrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NKM - KIJ
    4. Take the train from Niigata to Shibata(Niigata)train train
    5h 51m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥16,207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 827.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Hirakata, Japan and Shibata, Japan?

You can take a train from Hirakatashi to Shibata(Niigata) via Tambabashi, Kintetsu-Tambabashi, Kyōto, Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, and Niigata in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–18,000 and the journey takes 9h 53m.

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