How to travel from Chiba to Niigata, Japan

The distance between Chiba and Niigata is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Chiba to Niigata by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Niigata.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,540($77)
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Drive

Drive to Niigata.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance355km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiba and Niigata

There are several options for getting from Chiba to Niigata by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥10,540 ($77) and will take around 2h 55m.

The distance between Chiba and Niigata is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Chiba and Niigata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chiba to Niigata is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥10,540 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Niigata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥10,540 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Niigata. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Niigata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Japan Railways, Narita Express (N'EX), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chiba and Niigata. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chiba and Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Niigata. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiba to Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Niigata. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Niigata is Niigata Airport (KIJ) (KIJ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Niigata. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chiba and Niigata. The distance is around 355km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Niigata is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥10,540 ($77).

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Transport options from Chiba to Niigata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
¥10,540($77)
hourly343km (213 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
¥5,200($38)
on demand355km (220 miles)

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Airports near Niigata

The following major airports near Niigata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KIJ
Niigata Airport (KIJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Niigata
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Niigata
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
272km (169 miles) from Niigata