The distance between Iwaki and Niigata is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Iwaki to Niigata by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Niigata → Iwaki if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ueno and then to Niigata.
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There are several options for getting from Iwaki to Niigata by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥5,475 ($40) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,285 ($24).
The distance between Iwaki and Niigata is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Iwaki and Niigata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Niigata is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥3,285 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Niigata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥5,475 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Iwaki and Niigata. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Iwaki to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ueno and Niigata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Iwaki and Niigata. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Iwaki and Niigata. We recommend that you drive to Niigata. instead which will take 3h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Ueno and then to Niigata. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Iwaki and Niigata. The distance is around 225km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Niigata is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥16,565 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | ¥16,565($120) | hourly | 512km (318 miles) |
Train via Koriyama(Fukushima) | 5h 50m | ¥5,475($40) | twice daily | 282km (175 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | ¥3,285($24) | on demand | 225km (140 miles) |
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The following major airports near Niigata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.