What is the cheapest way to get from Niigata to Himeji?

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Himeji is to drive which costs ¥10000 - ¥16000 and takes 7h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Niigata to Himeji?

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Himeji is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs ¥30000 - ¥44000.

Is there a direct train between Niigata and Himeji?

No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Himeji. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Himeji via Niigata and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Niigata to Himeji?

The distance between Niigata and Himeji is 903 km. The road distance is 624.3 km.

How do I travel from Niigata to Himeji without a car?

The best way to get from Niigata to Himeji without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Niigata to Himeji?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Niigata to Himeji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Himeji train from?

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

Where does the Niigata to Himeji train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Niigata to Himeji?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Himeji is 624 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Niigata to Himeji.

Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 102+ hotels available in Himeji.

Niigata to Himeji - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Niigata to Himeji by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Himejitrain Hikari / ...
7h 46m
Night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Niigata Station South Exit to Osaka WBT Umedanightbus Sy3653
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Higashi-Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
14h 10m
¥8,945–17,069
Bus, train via Kanazawa
1. Take the bus from Toppara to Kanazawabus
2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain
3. Take the bus from Fukui to Shin-Ōsaka Stationbus
4. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
10h 51m
¥11,000–18,433
Drive 624.3 km
1. Drive from Niigata to Himejicar 624.3 km
7h 53m
¥10,709–15,468
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus
2. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoya Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Himejitrain
8h 38m
Fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
4h 44m
¥30,135–43,139
Fly to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane KIJ - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Higashi-Himejitrain
5h 20m
¥61,495–112,139
Fly to Komaki Airport, train
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane KIJ - NKM
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Himejitrain
6h 12m
Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane KIJ - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Himejitrain
6h 24m

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

55Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

¥20,074Cheapest Price

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Distance: 903.5 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Himeji, Japan?

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Himeji via Niigata and Tōkyō Station in around 7h 46m.

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