There are 7 ways to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata by plane, train, night bus, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane ITM - KIJ
2h 18m¥13,688–37,922Bus, night bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
- Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus Sy3552
12h 6m¥8,820–19,625Train
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
8h 6mNight bus, bus
- Take the nightbus from Namba Bus Terminal to Naganonightbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus
10h 40m¥13,628–17,220Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Osaka Itami-ITM to Niigata565.4 km
6h 58mDrive 565.4 km
- Drive from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigatacar 565.4 km
6h 58m¥9,803–14,160Train, bus
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain
- Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus
9h 51m
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥9500 - ¥15000 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥13000 - ¥38000.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Osaka Itami Airport and arriving at Toppara via Namba Bus Terminal and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Shin Osaka and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Tōkyō Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) and Niigata is 495 km. The road distance is 565.4 km.
The best way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata, including transfers.
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Namba Bus Terminal station.
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥13000 - ¥38000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), Japan and Niigata, Japan?
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Aoyama(Niigata) via Shin-Osaka Station, Shin Osaka, Tōkyō Station, and Niigata in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Osaka to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Night bus from Namba Bus Terminal to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥9,500–13,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Toppara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Toppara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–18,000
- Website
- Willer Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Osaka Itami-ITM to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata is 565 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Niigata.
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