How to travel from Hirosaki to Niigata, Japan

The distance between Hirosaki and Niigata is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hirosaki to Niigata by train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Niigata.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,045($255)
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Train

Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Niigata.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,515($200)

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Drive

Drive to Niigata.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Niigata

There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Niigata by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥13,140 ($95) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,045 ($255).

The distance between Hirosaki and Niigata is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Hirosaki and Niigata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Niigata is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥35,045 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Niigata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Niigata. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirosaki to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Aomori, Omiya(Saitama) and Niigata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hirosaki and Niigata. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Hirosaki and Niigata. We recommend that you fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Niigata. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hirosaki to Niigata. We recommend that you fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Niigata. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Hirosaki and Niigata. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Niigata is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ¥27,515 ($200).

How do I get from Hirosaki to Niigata

Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Niigata

Transport options from Hirosaki to Niigata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5hrs
¥35,045($255)
hourly936km (582 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
¥27,515($200)
hourly950km (590 miles)
Train via Akita5h 55m
¥13,140($95)
every 20 mins424km (263 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
¥5,750($42)
on demand399km (248 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