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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Izumo Airport (IZO)plane plane KIJ - IZO
    5h 17m
    ¥26,735–104,689

  2. Drive 770.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata to Matsuecar car 770.3 km
    9h 51m
    ¥13,238–19,122

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Max
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuetrain train
    11h 46m

  4. 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 Osaka Umedabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Matsue Sta.bus bus
    16h 2m
    ¥14,200–28,334

  5. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Toki / ...
    2. Take the night train from Tōkyō Station to Izumoshinighttrain night train Sunrise Izumo
    18h 29m
    ¥17,445–25,269

  6. Night bus, bus, train

    1. Take the night bus from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yonagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Yonago to Izumoshitrain train
    19h 56m
    ¥13,755–22,879

Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Izumo Airport (IZO) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket¥23,321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

Japan Airlines, Fuji Dream, and All Nippon Airways fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Izumo Airport (IZO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Matsue via Niigata, Tōkyō Station, Okayama, and Matsue in around 11h 46m.

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