There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Niigata (State) by train, night bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Niigata (State) is to train which costs ¥4400 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Niigata (State) is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Niigata (State). However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Niigata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Niigata (State). 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 (State) is 304 km. The road distance is 313.1 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Niigata (State) 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 (State), including transfers.
Tokyo to Niigata (State) bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Niigata (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Niigata (State) bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Niigata station.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Niigata (State), 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.
- 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 (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Niigata (State) is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Tokyo to Niigata (State).
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