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How to get fromKyoto to Niigata Stationby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kyoto to Niigata Station 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 3m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus night bus Sy3552
    11h 2m
    ¥7,500–18,000

  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
    10h 52m
    ¥9,130–13,071

  4. Drive 528.4 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Niigata Stationcar car 528.4 km
    6h 36m
    ¥9,168–13,242

  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 Tomari(Toyama)train train
    4. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain train
    5. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain train
    8h 55m
    ¥8,219–11,268

  6. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly

    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
    3h 52m

  7. 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
    4h 9m

  8. 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 55m
    ¥40,049–91,432

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,266Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 775.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Niigata Station, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Niigata via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, and Tōkyō Station in around 6h 3m. 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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