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

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Shiga is to train which costs ¥8500 - ¥12000 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Shiga is to fly and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥29000 - ¥43000.

Is there a direct bus between Niigata and Shiga?

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

Is there a direct train between Niigata and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Zeze via Niigata, Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Niigata to Shiga?

The distance between Niigata and Shiga is 792 km. The road distance is 515.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Niigata to Shiga without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 6h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Niigata to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Shiga bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Niigata to Shiga train from?

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

Train or bus from Niigata to Shiga?

The best way to get from Niigata to Shiga is to train via Tokyo which takes 6h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥17000 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the Niigata to Shiga bus arrive?

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

Where does the Niigata to Shiga train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Niigata to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Shiga is 515 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Niigata to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3734+ hotels available in Shiga.

Niigata to Shiga - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Tokyo
best
1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
6h 29m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus Sy3653
11h 42m
¥7,865–15,579
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus
2. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Kyoto Stationbus
12h 12m
¥8,220–16,810
Drive 515.4 km
1. Drive from Niigata to Ōtsucar 515.4 km
6h 15m
¥8,841–12,770
Train
1. Take the train from Niigata to Naoetsutrain
2. Take the train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)train
3. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Toyamatrain
4. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
5. Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōtsutrain
10h 49m
¥8,545–11,969
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 45m
¥29,855–42,499
Train, fly to Komaki Airport
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 Maibaratrain
5h 39m
¥24,165–78,249
Train, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
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 Maibaratrain
5h 51m
¥51,265–93,249
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 48m

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

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1h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 792.2 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Zeze via Niigata, Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toppara to Zeze via Nagano, Nagano Station, Kyoto Station, and Kyōto in around 12h 12m.

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