How to travel from Hyuga to Niigata, Japan
The distance between Hyuga and Niigata is around 1,059km (658 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hyuga to Niigata by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Niigata → Hyuga if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Niigata (KIJ).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥30,390($220)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Kokura then Tokyo and then to Niigata.
- Duration11hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥41,205($300)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Nagoya then take the bus to Kanazawa and then to Toppara.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥32,995($240)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hyuga and Niigata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hyuga to Niigata by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥25,600 ($185) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,390 ($220).
The distance between Hyuga and Niigata is around 1,059km (658 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 909km (565 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Hyuga and Niigata by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hyuga to Niigata is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥30,390 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Hyuga and Niigata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥25,600 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hyuga and Niigata. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hyuga to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Tokyo and Niigata. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hyuga and Niigata. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11hrs, 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 Hyuga and Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hyuga to Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Hyuga and Niigata. The distance is around 1,326km (824 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hyuga to Niigata is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥30,390 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hyuga and Niigata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 45m | ¥30,390($220) | hourly | 1,059km (658 miles) |
| Train to Miyazaki Airport, plane | 5h 25m | ¥36,690($270) | hourly | 1,267km (787 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 25m | ¥33,130($240) | once daily | 1,116km (693 miles) |
| Train to Hakata, Fly | 6h 55m | ¥35,730($260) | once daily | 1,280km (795 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6hrs | ¥33,540($245) | every 4 hours | 1,066km (662 miles) |
Train | 11hrs | ¥41,205($300) | twice daily | 1,586km (986 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 16h 40m | ¥32,995($240) | twice daily | 1,534km (953 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 1h | ¥25,600($185) | once daily | 1,457km (906 miles) |
Drive | 14h 50m | ¥19,850($145) | on demand | 1,326km (824 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hyuga and Niigata
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Oriental Air Bridge
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Oita Kotsu
Kyushu Sanko Group
Nishitetsu
Meitetsu Bus
Hokutetsu Transportation
Airports near Niigata
The following major airports near Niigata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Niigata Airport (KIJ)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Niigata
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 267km (166 miles) from Niigata
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 272km (169 miles) from Niigata