There are 4 ways to get from Saitama to Niigata by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
2h 5m¥4,039–5,283Night bus
- Take the night bus from Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal to Niigatanightbus Wg5151
7h 12m¥4,340–9,770Drive 288 km
- Drive from Saitama to Niigatacar 288 km
3h 51m¥4,996–7,217Fly
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane HND - KIJ
6h 22m¥38,357–76,883
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Niigata is to train which costs ¥4000 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Saitama to Niigata is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Saitama to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal and arriving at Niigata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Saitama station to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Omiya Station and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Saitama and Niigata is 274 km. The road distance is 288 km.
The best way to get from Saitama to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Saitama to Niigata, including transfers.
Saitama to Niigata bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal station.
Saitama to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omiya Station.
The best way to get from Saitama to Niigata is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥38000 - ¥80000 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Omiya Station to Niigata every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,000 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal to Niigata once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–9,500 and the journey takes 6h 49m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–75,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–75,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥45,000–70,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥60,000–270,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥70,000–310,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Kochi, Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥65,000–300,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Omiya Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–9,500
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- Economy
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Relax (front area)
- ¥5,000–9,500
- Relax (ladies area)
- ¥5,000–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Saitama to Niigata bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Niigata station.
Saitama to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Niigata is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Saitama to Niigata.
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