There are 7 ways to get from Matsuyama to Niigata by plane, train, bus, night bus, or car
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Fly from Matsuyama Airport
best- Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane MYJ - KIJ
6h 7m¥26,101–66,361Night bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Matsuyama Ichiban Cho to Kyoto Station Hachijyo Gate G2nightbus Jh7252
- Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus Sy3552
19h 10m¥11,540–25,370Train
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Tōkyō Stationtrain
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain Max
10h 57mBus, night bus
- Take the bus from Okaido to Sannomiya BTbus
- Take the nightbus from Sannomiya Station to Naganonightbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus
15h 56m¥19,276–24,763Bus to Kochi Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Okaido to Harimayabashibus
- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane KCZ - KIJ
8h 19m¥39,738–96,129Train, bus
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain
- Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus
13h 35mDrive 875 km
- Drive from Matsuyama to Niigatacar 875 km
11h 21m¥14,953–21,599
Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matsuyama to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥15000 - ¥22000 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Matsuyama to Niigata is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs ¥26000 - ¥70000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsuyama to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Okaido and arriving at Toppara via Sannomiya Station and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsuyama to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Matsuyama(Ehime) and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Okayama, Tōkyō Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Matsuyama and Niigata is 757 km. The road distance is 875 km.
The best way to get from Matsuyama to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Matsuyama to Niigata, including transfers.
Matsuyama to Niigata bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Okaido station.
Matsuyama to Niigata train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Matsuyama(Ehime) station.
The best way to get from Matsuyama to Niigata is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs ¥26000 - ¥70000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Matsuyama, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, and Fuji Dream fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Aoyama(Niigata) via Okayama, Tōkyō Station, and Niigata in around 10h 57m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Niigata Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥85,000–170,000
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Niigata Airport via Tokyo Haneda, Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥140,000–290,000
Flights from Kochi Airport to Niigata Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥90,000–170,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Niigata Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–90,000
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Niigata Airport via Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥46,000–100,000
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Niigata Airport via Tokyo Haneda, Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–140,000
Flights from Kochi Airport to Niigata Airport via Nagoya Airfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥35,000–90,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Kochi Airport to Niigata Airport via Nagoya Airfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥35,000–90,000
- Website
- blue-panorama.com
Flights from Kochi Airport to Niigata Airport via Chūbu Centrair
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–110,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Okayama to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Okaido to Sannomiya BT
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–8,500
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Okaido to Harimayabashi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,700
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Night bus from Sannomiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥9,500–13,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Toppara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Toppara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Matsuyama Ichiban Cho to Kyoto Station Hachijyo Gate G2
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–11,000
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–15,000
- Website
- Willer Express
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Matsuyama to Niigata bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.
Matsuyama to Niigata train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsuyama to Niigata is 875 km. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Matsuyama to Niigata.
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