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

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

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  1. Train via Tokyo

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    6h 17m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus night bus Sy3552
    11h 22m
    ¥7,660–15,300

  3. 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 Niigata Eki Maebus bus
    11h 5m
    ¥9,270–13,341

  4. Drive  523.5 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Niigatacar car 523.5 km
    6h 32m
    ¥9,026–13,037

  5. Train

    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
    7h 53m
    ¥8,179–11,468

  6. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane ITM - KIJ
    4h 14m
    ¥20,803–42,360

  7. Train to Komaki Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NKM - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Niitsutrain train
    4h 34m

  8. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Niitsutrain train
    4h 56m

  9. Train to Kobe, fly

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane UKB - KIJ
    4h 51m

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket¥14,757Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 783.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a subway from Marutamachi to Aoyama(Niigata) via Kyoto, Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, and Niigata in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–15,000 and the journey takes 9h 53m.

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