There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Niigata by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
2h 30m¥4,471–5,836Night bus
- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigatanightbus Wg5153
7h 33m¥6,140–10,270Drive 313.1 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Niigatacar 313.1 km
4h 3m¥5,404–7,806Fly
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane HND - KIJ
5h 48m¥38,020–76,504
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Niigata is to train which costs ¥4400 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Niigata is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Niigata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Tokyo and Niigata is 304 km. The road distance is 313.1 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Tokyo to Niigata, including transfers.
Tokyo to Niigata bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Niigata is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥38000 - ¥80000 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,300–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigata once a week. Tickets cost ¥6,000–10,000 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- 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
- ¥46,000–75,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–250,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥70,000–290,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Kochi, Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥65,000–280,000
- 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/
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–10,000
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- Relax (front seats)
- ¥6,000–10,000
- Relax (Ladies seats)
- ¥6,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Niigata bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Niigata station.
Tokyo to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Niigata is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Tokyo to Niigata.
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