What is the cheapest way to get from Niigata Station to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Niigata Station to Kobe is to train via Toyama which costs ¥9000 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Niigata Station to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Niigata Station to Kobe is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥20000 - ¥42000.

Is there a direct bus between Niigata Station and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Niigata Station to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Niigata Eki Mae and arriving at Sannomiya BT via Kanazawa Station West Gate and Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Niigata Station and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Niigata Station to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Shin Kobe via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Niigata Station to Kobe?

The distance between Niigata Station and Kobe is 518 km. The road distance is 597.9 km.

How do I travel from Niigata Station to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Niigata Station to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Niigata Station to Kobe?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Niigata Station to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata Station to Kobe bus from?

Niigata Station to Kobe bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Niigata Eki Mae station.

Where do I catch the Niigata Station to Kobe train from?

Niigata Station to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.

Train, bus or fly from Niigata Station to Kobe?

The best way to get from Niigata Station to Kobe is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥20000 - ¥42000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 57m, you could also bus, which costs ¥11000 - ¥19000 and takes 13h 33m.

Where does the Niigata Station to Kobe bus arrive?

Niigata Station to Kobe bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa station.

Where does the Niigata Station to Kobe train arrive?

Niigata Station to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Niigata Station to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Station to Kobe is 598 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Niigata Station to Kobe.

How do I get a train ticket from Niigata Station to Kobe?

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Niigata Station to Kobe - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night bus

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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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Fly to Osaka International Airport
best
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
3h 25m
¥20,143–41,520
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Niigata Station South Exit to Osaka WBT Umedanightbus Sy3653
12h 1m
¥7,850–17,513
Train
1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
5h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawabus
2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Sannomiya BTbus
13h 33m
¥11,760–18,749
Fly to Kobe
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane KIJ - UKB
6h 2m
¥35,503–90,670
Train via Toyama
1. Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain
2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain
3. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
4. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
5. Take the train from Kyōto to Motomachitrain
8h 47m
¥9,188–12,725
Drive 597.9 km
1. Drive from Niigata Station to Kobecar 597.9 km
7h 27m
¥10,296–14,871

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

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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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