There are 5 ways to get from Ikebukuro to Niigata by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
3h 29m¥4,466–5,842Night bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal to Niigatanightbus Wg5151
7h 47m¥4,340–9,770Bus
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus
7h 55m¥7,700–8,600Drive 304.9 km
- Drive from Ikebukuro to Niigatacar 304.9 km
3h 56m¥5,256–7,592Fly
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane HND - KIJ
6h 18m¥51,205–66,781
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Niigata is to train which costs ¥4400 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Niigata is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ikebukuro to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Ikebukuro Eki and arriving at Toppara via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ikebukuro to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Ikebukuro and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Omiya Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Ikebukuro and Niigata is 297 km. The road distance is 304.9 km.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Ikebukuro to Niigata, including transfers.
Ikebukuro to Niigata bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Ikebukuro Eki station.
Ikebukuro to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omiya Station.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Niigata is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥9000 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs ¥50000 - ¥70000 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Omiya Station to Niigata every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,000 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Toppara via Nagano in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–75,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–75,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–100,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
Bus from Nagano to Toppara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Ikebukuro to Niigata bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.
Ikebukuro to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro to Niigata is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Ikebukuro to Niigata.
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