There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Niigata Station by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
2h 7m¥4,300–6,000Night bus
- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigatanightbus Wg5153
7h 10m¥6,000–10,000Drive 318 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Niigata Stationcar 318 km
4h 7m¥5,522–7,977Fly
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane HND - KIJ
5h 24m¥37,880–76,234
Tokyo to Niigata Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Niigata Station is to train which costs ¥4300 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Niigata Station is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Niigata. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Niigata. Services depart every four hours, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Tokyo and Niigata Station is 298 km. The road distance is 318 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Niigata Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000.
The train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata takes 2h 7m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Tokyo to Niigata Station bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Niigata Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Niigata Station is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥37000 - ¥80000 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Niigata Station, 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
- ¥45,000–70,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥60,000–270,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥70,000–310,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Kochi, Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥65,000–300,000
- 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 Station bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Niigata station.
Tokyo to Niigata Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Niigata Station is 318 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Tokyo to Niigata Station.
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