There are 5 ways to get from Niigata to Asakusa by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Ueno Stationtrain Toki / ...
3h 25m¥4,345–5,769Night bus
- Take the night bus from Toppara to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Wg5252
7h 35m¥4,740–9,768Drive 315.7 km
- Drive from Niigata to Asakusacar 315.7 km
4h 6m¥5,482–7,919Fly
- Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane KIJ - HND
6h 32m¥37,945–76,269Train via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit
- Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki / ...
4h 11m¥4,632–6,456
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Asakusa is to train which costs ¥4300 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Asakusa is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Asakusa. However, there are services departing from Toppara and arriving at 浅草二丁目 via 日暮里駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Asakusa station. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Ueno Station via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Niigata and Asakusa is 300 km. The road distance is 315.7 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Asakusa without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Niigata to Asakusa, including transfers.
Niigata to Asakusa bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Toppara station.
Niigata to Asakusa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Asakusa is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥37000 - ¥80000 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Asakusa, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Ueno Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Toppara to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–9,500 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Niigata Airport to Tokyo International Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–75,000
Flights from Niigata Airport to Tokyo International Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- 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
- ¥55,000–85,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Niigata Airport to Tokyo International Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥75,000–330,000
Flights from Niigata Airport to Tokyo International Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥85,000–380,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Ueno Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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/
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Toppara to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 to Asakusa bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Niigata to Asakusa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ueno Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Asakusa is 316 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Niigata to Asakusa.
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