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There are 8 ways to get from Osaka to Niigata by plane, train, night bus, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Osaka International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane ITM - KIJ
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Aoyama(Niigata)train train
    3h 47m
    ¥19,938–41,294

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus night bus Sy3552
    11h 13m
    ¥7,640–15,270

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    6h 45m

  4. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Ōsaka Station to Naganonightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus bus
    9h 1m
    ¥13,100–16,200

  5. Drive  567.2 km

    1. Drive from Osaka to Niigatacar car 567.2 km
    7h 6m
    ¥8,675–12,530

  6. Train to Kobe, fly

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane UKB - KIJ
    4h 56m
    ¥56,189–101,702

  7. Train to Komaki Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NKM - KIJ
    5h 9m

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus bus
    8h 17m
    ¥10,488–13,259

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket¥33,406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Aoyama(Niigata) via Kyōto, Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, and Niigata in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Osaka WBT Umeda to Niigata Station South Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–15,000 and the journey takes 10h 46m.

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