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How to get fromTsukuba to Niigataby bus, train, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Tsukuba to Niigata by bus, train, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 大貫 to つくばセンターbus bus Ha
    2. Take the train from Nagareyama-Otakanomori to Omiya(Saitama)train train
    3. Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain train Max
    5h 39m
    ¥5,440–7,320

  2. Drive 278.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tsukuba to Niigatacar car 278.9 km
    4h 25m
    ¥4,839–6,989

  3. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Tsukuba Center to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus bus Tsukuba
    2. Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Niigatanightbus night bus Wg5152
    11h 49m
    ¥5,740–12,470

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane HND - KIJ
    7h 40m
    ¥39,399–78,198

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket¥45,138Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Tsukuba to Niigata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 362.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Tsukuba, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Tsukuba to Niigata. However, you can take the bus to つくばセンター, walk to つくば Tsukuba, take the train to 流山おおたかの森 Nagareyama-ōtakanomori, walk to Nagareyama-Otakanomori, take the train to Omiya(Saitama), take the train to Niigata, then take the train to Aoyama(Niigata). Alternatively, you can take a bus from 大貫 to Aoyama(Niigata) via つくばセンター, Tsukuba Center, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, Tokyo Station Kajibashi, Niigata, and Niigata in around 11h 49m.

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