There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku to Kitakata by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kitakata Eigyōshobus Dream Aizu
4h 57m¥6,200Drive 265.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Shinjuku to Kitakatacar 265.4 km
3h 52m¥4,037–5,830Train
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Niigata to Kitakatatrain Shin'etsuhonsen
6h 40m¥5,993–7,857Bus via 若松駅前バスターミナル
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Aizu-Wakamatsubus Dream Aizu
6h 18m¥6,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Kitakata is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Kitakata is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kitakata Eigyōsho. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Kitakata. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Kitakata via Omiya Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Kitakata is 295 km. The road distance is 265.4 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Kitakata without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥6200.
The bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kitakata Eigyōsho takes 4h 57m including transfers and departs once daily.
Shinjuku to Kitakata bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Kitakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omiya Station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Kitakata is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥6200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥6000 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Kitakata, Fukushima-ken, Japan?
JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kitakata Eigyōsho once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,200 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shinjuku Station to Kitakata via Omiya Station and Niigata in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Kitakata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kitakata Eigyōsho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,200
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,200
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Shinjuku to Kitakata bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kitakata Eigyōsho station.
Shinjuku to Kitakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Kitakata is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Shinjuku to Kitakata.
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