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How to get fromNiigata Station to Kobeby plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Niigata Station to Kobe by plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Osaka International Airport

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    1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane KIJ - ITM
    3h 25m
    ¥14,143–38,520

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Niigata Station South Exit to Osaka WBT Umedanightbus night bus Sy3653
    12h 20m
    ¥7,990–18,778

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Toki / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobetrain train Hikari / ...
    5h 57m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Sannomiya BTbus bus
    13h 33m
    ¥11,860–18,534

  5. Fly to Kobe

    1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane KIJ - UKB
    3h 27m
    ¥43,503–95,670

  6. Train via Toyama

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain train
    2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain train
    4. Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōsakatrain train
    8h 6m
    ¥9,158–12,725

  7. Drive 597.9 km

    1. Drive from Niigata Station to Kobecar car 597.9 km
    7h 27m
    ¥10,381–14,995

Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Niigata Station, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Niigata to Shin Kobe via Tōkyō Station in around 5h 57m.

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