There are 4 ways to get from Niigata Station to Tokyo by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki / ...
2h 7m¥4,300–6,000Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Niigata to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Wg5252 / ...
7h 17m¥4,500–9,500Drive 317.9 km
- Drive from Niigata Station to Tokyocar 317.9 km
4h 9m¥5,468–7,898Fly
- Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane KIJ - HND
5h 29m¥47,843–66,290
Niigata Station to Tokyo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Station to Tokyo is to train which costs ¥4300 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Station to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Niigata and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Niigata and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Niigata Station and Tokyo is 298 km. The road distance is 317.9 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000.
The train from Niigata to Tōkyō Station takes 2h 7m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Niigata Station to Tokyo bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata Station to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥47000 - ¥70000 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Niigata Station, 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
- jal.com
Flights from Niigata Airport to Tokyo International Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–75,000
Flights from Niigata Airport to Tokyo International Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–75,000
Flights from Niigata Airport to Tokyo International Airport via Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥60,000–90,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
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
- Willer Express
- Relax (front area)
- ¥4,500–8,500
- Relax (ladies seat)
- ¥4,500–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Niigata Station to Tokyo bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Niigata Station to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Station to Tokyo is 318 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Niigata Station to Tokyo.
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