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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ueno to Niigata by bus, train, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain train Max
    7h 19m

  2. Bus, night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Niigata Stationnightbus night bus
    10h
    ¥7,140–12,270

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa to Topparabus bus
    11h 47m
    ¥9,700–14,500

  4. Drive 553.6 km

    1. Drive from Ueno to Niigatacar car 553.6 km
    6h 26m
    ¥9,305–13,440

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kameyama(Mie) to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus bus
    10h 28m

  6. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Igakambe to Osaka-Uehommachitrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane ITM - KIJ
    5h 43m
    ¥16,135–40,918

  7. Bus to Komaki Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NKM - KIJ
    5h 34m
    ¥21,890–63,340

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥15,945Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ueno to Niigata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 740.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Kuwamachi to Toppara via Meitetsu Bus Center, Kanazawa Station West Gate, and Kanazawa in around 11h 47m.

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