What is the cheapest way to get from Shibata to Hirakata?

The cheapest way to get from Shibata to Hirakata is to drive which costs ¥9500 - ¥15000 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shibata to Hirakata?

The fastest way to get from Shibata to Hirakata is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥15000 - ¥39000.

Is there a direct bus between Shibata and Hirakata?

No, there is no direct bus from Shibata station to Hirakata station. However, there are services departing from Niigata Station South Exit and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Shibata and Hirakata?

No, there is no direct train from Shibata to Hirakata. However, there are services departing from Shibata(Niigata) and arriving at Hirakatashi via Niigata, Tōkyō Station, Kyōto and Tambabashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Shibata to Hirakata?

The distance between Shibata and Hirakata is 827 km. The road distance is 570.3 km.

How do I travel from Shibata to Hirakata without a car?

The best way to get from Shibata to Hirakata without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shibata to Hirakata?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Shibata to Hirakata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shibata to Hirakata bus from?

Shibata to Hirakata bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Niigata Station South Exit.

Where do I catch the Shibata to Hirakata train from?

Shibata to Hirakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.

Where does the Shibata to Hirakata bus arrive?

Shibata to Hirakata bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit.

Where does the Shibata to Hirakata train arrive?

Shibata to Hirakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Shibata to Hirakata?

Yes, the driving distance between Shibata to Hirakata is 570 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Shibata to Hirakata.

Where can I stay near Hirakata?

There are 12476+ hotels available in Hirakata.

Shibata to Hirakata - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Shibata to Hirakata by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
7h 13m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus Sy3653
12h 49m
¥8,358–19,110
Bus, train via Kanazawa
1. Take the bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawabus
2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain
3. Take the bus from Fukui to Oyamazakibus
11h 24m
¥10,098–16,864
Drive 570.3 km
1. Drive from Shibata to Hirakatacar 570.3 km
7h 17m
¥9,744–14,074
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Naganobus
2. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
10h 25m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Shibata(Niigata) to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
4h 28m
¥15,388–38,790

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

49Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥16,665Cheapest Price

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Distance: 827.2 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Shibata(Niigata) to Hirakatashi via Niigata, Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, Kyōto, Kintetsu-Tambabashi, and Tambabashi in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–18,000 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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