There are 4 ways to get from Niigata (State) to Tokyo by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki / ...
3h 20m¥4,445–6,269Night bus
- Take the night bus from Niigata to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Wg5252 / ...
8h 32m¥4,668–9,793Drive 313.6 km
- Drive from Niigata to Tokyocar 313.6 km
4h 5m¥5,389–7,784Train, fly
- Take the train from Shibata(Niigata) to Tsuruokatrain
- Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SYO - HND
5h 31m¥38,595–183,789
Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata (State) to Tokyo is to train which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata (State) to Tokyo is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata (State) to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata (State) to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Niigata (State) and Tokyo is 304 km. The road distance is 313.6 km.
The best way to get from Niigata (State) to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Niigata (State) to Tokyo, including transfers.
Niigata (State) to Tokyo bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata (State) to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
Niigata (State) to Tokyo bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Niigata (State), Japan and Tokyo, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Tōkyō Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,300–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Niigata to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,500–9,500 and the journey takes 7h 17m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Shonai Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥36,000–180,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shibata(Niigata) to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Niigata to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–9,500
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- Relax (front area)
- ¥4,500–8,500
- Relax (ladies seat)
- ¥4,500–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata (State) to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata (State) to Tokyo is 314 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Niigata (State) to Tokyo.
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