There are 4 ways to get from Kōfu to Niigata by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kōfu to Shinjuku Stationtrain Kaiji / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
5h 20m¥6,359–8,323Drive 327.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kōfu to Niigatacar 327.5 km
4h 32m¥5,654–8,167Bus
- Take the bus from Kofu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus
10h 48m¥9,900–16,300Bus, night bus
- Take the bus from Chuodo Showa to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Shinjuku
- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigatanightbus Wg5153
10h 36m¥9,440–14,070
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kōfu to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kōfu to Niigata is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kōfu station to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Kofu Station and arriving at Toppara via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kōfu to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Kōfu and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Shinjuku Station, Omiya Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Kōfu and Niigata is 423 km. The road distance is 327.5 km.
The best way to get from Kōfu to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Kōfu to Niigata, including transfers.
Kōfu to Niigata bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Kofu Station.
Kōfu to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kōfu station.
The best way to get from Kōfu to Niigata is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9500 - ¥17000 and takes 10h 48m.
What companies run services between Kōfu, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
You can take a train from Kōfu to Aoyama(Niigata) via Shinjuku Station, Omiya Station, and Niigata in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kofu Station to Toppara via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Nagano Station, and Nagano in around 10h 48m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kōfu to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- 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
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Kofu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,800
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Toppara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Chuodo Showa to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–10,000
- Website
- Willer Express
- Relax (front seats)
- ¥6,000–10,000
- Relax (Ladies seats)
- ¥6,000–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kōfu to Niigata bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kōfu to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kōfu to Niigata is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Kōfu to Niigata.
There are 82+ hotels available in Niigata.