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How to get fromOsaka to Shibataby plane, train, night bus, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Osaka to Shibata by plane, train, night bus, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Osaka International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane ITM - KIJ
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Shibata(Niigata)train train
    4h 16m
    ¥14,209–37,580

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus night bus Sy3552
    11h 42m
    ¥7,980–17,535

  3. Train via Tokyo

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    7h 22m

  4. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka Station to Naganonightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus bus
    3. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 聖篭新発田bus bus
    10h 54m
    ¥13,700–17,000

  5. Drive 592.8 km

    1. Drive from Osaka to Shibatacar car 592.8 km
    7h 35m
    ¥10,186–14,713

  6. Train to Kobe, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane UKB - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Shibata(Niigata)train train
    5h 12m
    ¥43,573–87,152

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain train
    4. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain train
    9h 32m
    ¥10,468–14,609

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

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shibata(Niigata) via Kyōto, Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, and Niigata in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Osaka WBT Umeda to Niigata Station South Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–17,000 and the journey takes 10h 46m.

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