What is the cheapest way to get from Niigata to Kyoto (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Kyoto (State) is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Niigata to Kyoto (State)?

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Kyoto (State) is to fly and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs ¥20000 - ¥43000.

Is there a direct bus between Niigata and Kyoto (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Kyoto (State) station. However, there are services departing from Toppara and arriving at Kyoto Station via Nagano Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Niigata and Kyoto (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Kyoto (State). However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Marutamachi via Niigata, Tōkyō Station and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Niigata to Kyoto (State)?

The distance between Niigata and Kyoto (State) is 784 km. The road distance is 526.2 km.

How do I travel from Niigata to Kyoto (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Niigata to Kyoto (State) without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Niigata to Kyoto (State)?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Niigata to Kyoto (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Kyoto (State) bus from?

Niigata to Kyoto (State) bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Toppara station.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Kyoto (State) train from?

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

Train or bus from Niigata to Kyoto (State)?

The best way to get from Niigata to Kyoto (State) is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥17000 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Niigata to Kyoto (State) bus arrive?

Niigata to Kyoto (State) bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.

Where does the Niigata to Kyoto (State) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Niigata to Kyoto (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Kyoto (State) is 526 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Niigata to Kyoto (State).

Where can I stay near Kyoto (State)?

There are 3800+ hotels available in Kyoto (State).

Niigata to Kyoto (State) - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
6h 21m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus Sy3653
11h 35m
¥7,875–15,529
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus
2. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Kyoto Stationbus
12h 5m
¥8,230–16,760
Drive 526.2 km
1. Drive from Niigata to Kyotocar 526.2 km
6h 27m
¥8,048–11,624
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 Kyototrain
7h 32m
Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 41m
¥20,875–42,459
Train, fly to Komaki Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane KIJ - NKM
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4. Take the subway from Kyoto to Imadegawasubway
5h 9m
Train, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane KIJ - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4. Take the subway from Kyoto to Imadegawasubway
5h 20m
Fly to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane KIJ - UKB
2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
5h 44m

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

49Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

¥33,450Cheapest Price

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Distance: 783.9 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Kyoto (State), Japan?

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Marutamachi via Niigata, Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toppara to Marutamachi via Nagano, Nagano Station, Kyoto Station, and Kyoto in around 12h 5m.

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