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 ¥8500 - ¥13000 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 43m and costs ¥23000 - ¥46000.

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 36m.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m 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 12359+ hotels available in Hirakata.

Shibata to Hirakata - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car

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There are 9 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 15m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus Sy3653
12h 36m
¥8,338–16,090
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 34m
¥13,598–21,064
Drive 570.3 km
1. Drive from Shibata to Hirakatacar 570.3 km
7h 17m
¥8,722–12,599
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Naganobus
2. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoya Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
9h 58m
Train, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Shibata(Niigata) to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
4h 43m
¥23,888–45,990
Fly to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane KIJ - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Kyōbashitrain
6h 2m
¥71,858–122,520
Train, fly to Komaki Airport
1. Take the train from Shibata(Niigata) to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane KIJ - NKM
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4. Take the train from Tambabashi to Hirakatashitrain
5h 59m
Train, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
1. Take the train from Shibata(Niigata) to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane KIJ - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4. Take the train from Tambabashi to Hirakatashitrain
6h 11m

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

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1h 12mAverage Duration

¥33,450Cheapest Price

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Distance: 827.2 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–15,000 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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