There are 6 ways to get from Tokyo to Nigata by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Niigata to Tsuruokatrain [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
5h 14m¥6,331–8,266Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to S-mall Bus terminalbus From Shinjukuminamiguchi to Sakata
7h 8m¥7,800–8,100Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Tsuruoka S-MALL BTnightbus
7h 37m¥8,100Drive 445.9 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Nigatacar 445.9 km
5h 42m¥7,751–11,195Fly to Shonai Airport
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane HND - SYO
4h 10m¥70,920–251,614Fly to Akita Airport, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane HND - AXT
- Take the train from Akita to Tsuruokatrain
6h 46m¥15,440–38,364
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Nigata is to train which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Nigata is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥70000 - ¥260000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit station and arriving at S-mall Bus terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Nigata. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Tsuruoka via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Tokyo and Nigata is 438 km. The road distance is 445.9 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nigata without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Tokyo to Nigata, including transfers.
Tokyo to Nigata bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit.
Tokyo to Nigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nigata is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7800 - ¥8100 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs ¥70000 - ¥260000 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Nigata, Yamagata, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Nigata via Niigata and Tsuruoka in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, Shonai Kotsu operates a bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to S-mall Bus terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,800–8,100 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Shonai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥70,000–250,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥80,000–280,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Akita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–33,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,800–8,100
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Tsuruoka S-MALL BT
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,100
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Nigata bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at S-mall Bus terminal station.
Tokyo to Nigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Nigata is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Tokyo to Nigata.
There are 58+ hotels available in Nigata.