Tokyo to Niigata

Tokyo to Niigata

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$18
 
 
$169

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Tokyo to Niigata Schedule

Tokyo to Niigata Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Seibubus ZSB3 AC Seater 07:00 - 12:17¥ 7,293
Jetstar Japan Economy 08:30 - 11:55¥ 18,170
Seibubus ZSB3 AC Seater 11:00 - 16:17¥ 5,500
Seibubus ZSB3 AC Seater 13:30 - 19:17¥ 6,237
Seibubus ZSB3 AC Seater 14:10 - 19:17¥ 5,500
Seibubus ZSB3 AC Seater 16:20 - 21:17¥ 7,293
Seibubus ZSB3 AC Seater 18:20 - 23:17¥ 6,237
All Nippon Airways Economy 21:00 - 13:35¥ 36,598
Willer Express WL12 Express 22:50 - 05:50¥ 5,187

Transportation from Tokyo to Niigata

Facts about the transport from Tokyo to Niigata

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport2h 7m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure11:45 PM
Departures per day27
Distance346 kilometers
Transport CompaniesIbex Airlines, Jetstar Japan, JR East Rail Pass, Shinkansen JR East, Skymark Airlines, West Tour Bus AF7

How to get from Tokyo to Niigata

Travelling between Tokyo and Niigata is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 168.68 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.57.

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Niigata?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 15 hours to travel between Tokyo and Niigata depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Tokyo and Niigata. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 7m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 14h 5m to reach Niigata.

How much does it cost to get from Tokyo to Niigata?

Travelling between Tokyo and Niigata can be as cheap as USD 17.57 if you opt for a West Tour Bus AF7 bus and as expensive as USD 168.68 if you buy a JR East Rail Pass Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Tokyo and Niigata ?

  • 26 from Tokyo to Niigata starting from 06:00 Tokyo until 21:40 Tokyo
  • 1 from Tokyo to Niigata starting from 23:45 Tokyo until 23:45 Tokyo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Tokyo to Niigata.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Tokyo to Niigata overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Tokyo and Niigata

West Tour Bus AF7

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Tokyo to Niigata?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train