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How to get fromNiigata to Ueno (Station)by train, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Ueno (Station) by train, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Niigata to Ueno Stationtrain train Toki / ...
    3h 25m
    ¥4,345–5,769
  2. Night bus

    1. Take the night bus from Toppara to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus night bus Wg5252
    7h 16m
    ¥4,770–10,133
  3. Drive 312.5 km

    1. Drive from Niigata to Ueno (Station)car car 312.5 km
    4h 6m
    ¥5,422–7,832
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane KIJ - HND
    6h 15m
    ¥38,085–76,579

Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket¥51,812Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Ueno Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Toppara to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–10,000 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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