There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ) by train, night bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
3h 2m¥4,621–5,986Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigatanightbus Wg5153
7h 58m¥6,290–10,785Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tokyo to Niigata-KIJ325.2 km
4h 14mDrive 325.2 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ)car 325.2 km
4h 14m¥5,630–8,132Fly
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane HND - KIJ
4h 27m¥37,590–75,814
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ) is to train which costs ¥4600 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ) is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ). However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Niigata Airport via Niigata Station Bandai Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Niigata Airport (KIJ). However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Niigata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Tokyo and Niigata Airport (KIJ) is 306 km. The road distance is 325.2 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ) without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ), including transfers.
Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ) bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ) is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥37000 - ¥80000 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Niigata Airport (KIJ), 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 ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥95,000–320,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥95,000–320,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Kochi, Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥95,000–320,000
- 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
- ¥46,000–95,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–11,000
- Website
- Willer Express
- Relax (front seats)
- ¥6,000–10,000
- Relax (Ladies seats)
- ¥6,000–10,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tokyo to Niigata-KIJ
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ) bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Niigata station.
Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ) is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Tokyo to Niigata Airport (KIJ).
There are 94+ hotels available in Niigata Airport (KIJ).
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