How to travel from Fuji to Niigata, Japan

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.

5 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Niigata.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,385($125)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,625($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Buster Shinjuku then Takasaki Sta.(East Ent.) and then to Toppara.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,530($55)
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Drive

Drive to Niigata.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance434km (270 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fuji and Niigata

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fuji and Niigata

Transport options from Fuji to Niigata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
¥17,385($125)
hourly440km (273 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 20m
¥31,625($230)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Train to Nagoya, Fly3h 40m
¥70,090($510)
hourly663km (412 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
¥7,530($55)
twice daily472km (293 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
¥6,295($46)
on demand434km (270 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