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

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Seoul is to bus and ferry which costs ₩280,000 - ₩390,000 and takes 39h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Seoul is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs ₩340,000 - ₩950,000.

How far is it from Niigata to Seoul?

The distance between Niigata and Seoul is 1188 km.

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

The best way to get from Niigata to Seoul without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 19h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Niigata to Seoul, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Seoul?

There are 5401+ hotels available in Seoul.

Niigata to Seoul - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and night bus

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

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Fly Niigata Airport to Incheon International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane KIJ - ICN
2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain
6h 27m
₩348,165–912,052
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Gimpo International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane HND - GMP
8h 40m
₩265,015–661,952
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Max
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hakata Fukuokatrain
3. Take the carferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry
4. Take the train from Busan Station to Suseo SRTtrain
19h 1m
Night bus, bus, ferry, train
1. Take the nightbus from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus
2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus Ky
3. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Baybus
4. Take the ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry
5. Take the train from Busan Station to Suseo SRTtrain
36h 10m
₩322,265–783,352
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus
2. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu)bus
3. Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Yonagobus
4. Take the ferry from Sakaiminato to Donghaeferry
5. Take the bus from Donghae City Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminalbus
39h 5m
₩281,811–388,011
Fly Niigata Airport to Gimpo International Airport
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane KIJ - GMP
10h 32m
₩485,765–759,252

Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) flights

7Weekly Planes

2h 15mAverage Duration

₩343,031Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,188.1 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Seoul, South Korea?

All Nippon Airways, Korean Air, and three other airlines fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) every 4 hours.

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