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How to get fromKyoto to Niigata Airport (KIJ)by train, plane, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Niigata Airport (KIJ) by train, plane, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane ITM - KIJ
    2h 57m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus night bus Sy3552
    11h 56m
    ¥7,790–18,419

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    6h 58m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fukakusa to Fukuibus bus
    2. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa to Bandai City Bus Centerbus bus
    11h 28m
    ¥9,410–13,491

  5. Train to Komaki Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NKM - KIJ
    3h 14m

  6. Train to Kobe, fly

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane UKB - KIJ
    4h
    ¥45,759–86,012

  7. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NGO - KIJ
    3h 36m

  8. Train via Toyama

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Joetsumyokotrain train
    4. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain train
    8h 27m
    ¥8,309–11,588

  9. Drive 535.5 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Niigata Airport (KIJ)car car 535.5 km
    6h 42m
    ¥9,292–13,421

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Niigata Airport (KIJ), Japan?

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Niigata Airport via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, Niigata, and Niigata Station South Exit in around 6h 58m. 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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