There are 3 ways to get from Nagano to Niigata Airport (KIJ) by bus, rideshare, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Niigata Airport (KIJ) is to bus which costs ¥3700 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Niigata Airport (KIJ) is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano to Niigata Airport (KIJ). However, there are services departing from Showadori and arriving at Niigata Airport via Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Nagano and Niigata Airport (KIJ) is 221 km. The road distance is 198.7 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Niigata Airport (KIJ) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs ¥3700 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Nagano to Niigata Airport (KIJ), including transfers.
Nagano to Niigata Airport (KIJ) bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Showadori station.
Nagano to Niigata Airport (KIJ) bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Niigata City Bus Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Niigata Airport (KIJ) is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Nagano to Niigata Airport (KIJ).
There are 94+ hotels available in Niigata Airport (KIJ).
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Niigata Airport (KIJ), Japan?
Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Showadori to Niigata City Bus Center twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Showadori to Niigata City Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nagano to Niigata-KIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nagano and Niigata Airport (KIJ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



