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

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Kawasaki is to train which costs ¥4800 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Kawasaki is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct bus between Niigata and Kawasaki?

No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Kawasaki. However, there are services departing from Toppara and arriving at ソリッドスクエア前 via Nagano and 五反田駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Niigata and Kawasaki?

No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Kawasaki. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at 川崎 Kawasaki via Niigata and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Niigata to Kawasaki?

The distance between Niigata and Kawasaki is 323 km. The road distance is 326.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Niigata to Kawasaki without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Niigata to Kawasaki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Kawasaki bus from?

Niigata to Kawasaki bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Toppara station.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Kawasaki train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Niigata to Kawasaki?

The best way to get from Niigata to Kawasaki is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥10000 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs ¥37000 - ¥80000 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Niigata to Kawasaki bus arrive?

Niigata to Kawasaki bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.

Where does the Niigata to Kawasaki train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Niigata to Kawasaki?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Kawasaki is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Niigata to Kawasaki.

Where can I stay near Kawasaki?

There are 11091+ hotels available in Kawasaki.

Niigata to Kawasaki - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Niigata to Kawasaki by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki / ...
3h 50m
¥4,805–6,769
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Toppara to Ōsaki Stationnightbus Wg5252
7h 47m
¥4,780–10,219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus
2. Take the bus from Nagano to Shimo-Ochiaibus
8h
¥8,190–9,880
Drive 326.3 km
1. Drive from Niigata to Kawasakicar 326.3 km
4h 18m
¥5,667–8,186
Fly from Niigata Airport
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane KIJ - HND
5h 44m
¥37,635–75,929
Train to Shonai Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Niigata to Tsuruokatrain
2. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SYO - HND
6h 43m
¥47,675–204,009

Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

75Weekly Planes

4h 6mAverage Duration

¥51,346Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322.6 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Kawasaki, 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, you can take a bus from Toppara to ソリッドスクエア前 via Nagano, Shimo-Ochiai, 目白 Mejiro, 五反田 Gotanda, and 五反田駅 in around 8h.

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