There are 4 ways to get from Mito to Niigata by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mito to Tōkyō Stationtrain Tokiwa / ...
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
4h 55m¥6,262–8,627Drive 271.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Mito to Niigatacar 271.6 km
4h 21m¥4,659–6,729Bus
- Take the bus from Mito Station to Nihonmatsu Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Nihonmatsu Bus Stop to Aizu Apio Iriguchibus
- Take the bus from Aizu APIO to Niigata Bandai City Bus Centerbus
9h 49mBus, night bus
- Take the bus from Showa Driving School to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus Mito
- Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Niigatanightbus Wg5152
11h 35m¥6,840–12,270
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mito to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥4600 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Mito to Niigata is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mito station to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Mito Station and arriving at Hakusan Koen mae via Nihonmatsu Bus Stop, Aizu APIO and Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Mito to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Mito and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Tōkyō Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Mito and Niigata is 425 km. The road distance is 271.6 km.
The best way to get from Mito to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Mito to Niigata, including transfers.
Mito to Niigata bus services, operated by Ibaraki Kotsu, depart from Mito Station.
Mito to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Mito station.
The best way to get from Mito to Niigata is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Mito, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
You can take a train from Mito to Aoyama(Niigata) via Tōkyō Station and Niigata in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mito Station to Hakusan Koen mae via Nihonmatsu Bus Stop, Aizu APIO, Niigata Bandai City Bus Center, and Bandai City in around 9h 49m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Mito to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- 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
- Website
- ibako.co.jp
Bus from Mito Station to Nihonmatsu Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,200
- Schedules at
- ibako.co.jp
- Phone
- 0242-22-5560
- Website
- Aizu Bus
Bus from Nihonmatsu Bus Stop to Aizu Apio Iriguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Aizu Bus
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Aizu APIO to Niigata Bandai City Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,300
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Showa Driving School to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–9,500
- Website
- Willer Express
- Economy
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Relax (front seats)
- ¥5,000–7,500
- Relax (ladies seats)
- ¥5,000–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Mito to Niigata bus services, operated by Ibaraki Kotsu, arrive at Nihonmatsu Bus Stop station.
Mito to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mito to Niigata is 272 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Mito to Niigata.
There are 101+ hotels available in Niigata.