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How to get fromNiigata to Hirakataby train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Toki / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    6h 48m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus night bus Sy3653
    12h 24m
    ¥8,015–16,729

  3. Bus, train via Kanazawa

    1. Take the bus from Toppara to Kanazawabus bus
    2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fukui to Oyamazakibus bus
    9h 50m
    ¥13,180–19,973

  4. Drive  545.6 km

    1. Drive from Niigata to Hirakatacar car 545.6 km
    6h 49m
    ¥9,381–13,550

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    8h 27m

  6. Train, fly to Osaka International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Niigatatrain train
    2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane KIJ - ITM
    3. Take the train from Minamiibaraki to Takatsukishitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Takatsukishi to Hirakatataxi taxi
    4h 12m
    ¥23,545–45,609

  7. Train, fly to Komaki Airport

    1. Take the train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Niigatatrain train
    2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane plane KIJ - NKM
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    4. Take the train from Kyōto to Kintetsu-Tambabashitrain train
    5. Take the train from Tambabashi to Hirakatashitrain train
    5h 33m

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥33,213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 806.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Hirakatashi via Niigata, Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, Kyōto, Kintetsu-Tambabashi, and Tambabashi in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–16,000 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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