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

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

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  1. Fly from Osaka International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane ITM - KIJ
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Aoyama(Niigata)train train
    3h 35m
    ¥19,791–41,129

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus night bus Sy3552
    11h 13m
    ¥7,640–15,270

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Kodama / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    7h 53m

  4. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Ōsaka Station to Naganonightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus bus
    9h 1m
    ¥13,100–16,200

  5. Drive  567.2 km

    1. Drive from Osaka to Niigatacar car 567.2 km
    7h 6m
    ¥8,653–12,498

  6. Train to Kobe, fly

    1. Take the train from Suita to Sannomiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane UKB - KIJ
    5h 1m
    ¥61,247–111,782

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus bus
    9h 30m

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket¥33,364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a subway from Yodoyabashi to Aoyama(Niigata) via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Tōkyō Station, and Niigata in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Osaka WBT Umeda to Niigata Station South Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–15,000 and the journey takes 10h 46m.

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