The distance between Fuji and Niigata is around 434km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Fuji to Niigata by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Niigata.
Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ).
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Take the bus to Buster Shinjuku then Takasaki Sta.(East Ent.) and then to Toppara.
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There are several options for getting from Fuji to Niigata by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥7,530 ($55) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,385 ($125).
The distance between Fuji and Niigata is around 434km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Fuji and Niigata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fuji to Niigata is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥17,385 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Fuji and Niigata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,530 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fuji and Niigata. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fuji 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 3h 20m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fuji and Niigata. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fuji and Niigata. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fuji to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buster Shinjuku and Takasaki Sta.(East Ent.). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
JR Bus Kanto and Nippon Chuo Bus Co run regular bus services between Fuji and Niigata. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fuji to Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 3h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Fuji and Niigata. The distance is around 434km (270 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fuji to Niigata is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥17,385 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 20m | ¥17,385($125) | hourly | 440km (273 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 20m | ¥31,625($230) | hourly | 594km (369 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, Fly | 3h 40m | ¥70,090($510) | hourly | 663km (412 miles) |
Bus | 7h 50m | ¥7,530($55) | twice daily | 472km (293 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | ¥6,295($46) | on demand | 434km (270 miles) |
JR Bus Kanto
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Fujikyu Shizuoka Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Niigata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.