How to travel from Fukui to Niigata, Japan

The distance between Fukui and Niigata is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Fukui 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 and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,670($150)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kanazawa then Joetsumyoko and then to Niigata.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,965($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Komatsu Airport and then to Toppara.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,350($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Niigata.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance378km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukui and Niigata

There are several options for getting from Fukui to Niigata by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,350 ($61) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥20,670 ($150).

The distance between Fukui and Niigata is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Fukui and Niigata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukui to Niigata is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥20,670 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukui and Niigata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,350 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukui and Niigata. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fukui to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kanazawa, Joetsumyoko and Niigata. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fukui and Niigata. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Fukui and Niigata. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukui to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Komatsu Airport and Ekinishi Godochosha-mae. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

Keifuku Bus and Hokutetsu Transportation run regular bus services between Fukui and Niigata. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukui to Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Maibara and then to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ). 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 Fukui and Niigata. The distance is around 378km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukui to Niigata is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ¥13,965 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukui and Niigata

Transport options from Fukui to Niigata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 55m
¥20,670($150)
hourly499km (310 miles)
Train to Maibara, plane3h 15m
¥30,390($220)
hourly568km (353 miles)
Train to Tsuruga, plane4h 40m
¥35,730($260)
every 2 hours698km (433 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 60m
¥13,965($100)
5 times a day398km (248 miles)
Train via Kanazawa4h 35m
¥20,125($145)
every 2 hours613km (381 miles)
Bus
6h 5m
¥8,350($61)
twice daily413km (256 miles)
Drive
4hrs
¥5,475($40)
on demand378km (235 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