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How to get fromNiigata to Kyotoby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Tokyo

    best
    1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Toki / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    6h 21m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus night bus Sy3653
    11h 40m
    ¥7,645–15,269

  3. Bus, train

    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 Fukakusabus bus
    9h 43m
    ¥9,430–15,413

  4. Drive  526.2 km

    1. Drive from Niigata to Kyotocar car 526.2 km
    6h 27m
    ¥9,055–13,080

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain train
    2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain train
    4. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    8h 18m
    ¥8,145–11,469

  6. Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane KIJ - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    4h 21m
    ¥20,535–42,189

  7. Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane KIJ - NGO
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    5h 5m

  8. 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
    4h 53m

  9. Fly to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane KIJ - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    5h 29m

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

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥14,756Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 783.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Marutamachi via Niigata, Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–15,000 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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