How to travel from Kōfu to Niigata, Japan

The distance between Kōfu and Niigata is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kōfu 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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Train

Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) and then to Niigata.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,595($90)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) and then to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station then fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Niigata (KIJ).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,885($210)
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Drive

Drive to Niigata.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance332km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōfu and Niigata

There are several options for getting from Kōfu to Niigata by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥12,595 ($90) and will take around 3h 55m.

The distance between Kōfu and Niigata is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Kōfu and Niigata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kōfu to Niigata is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥12,595 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Kōfu and Niigata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥12,595 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōfu and Niigata. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kōfu to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shinjuku(Jr), Omiya(Saitama) and Niigata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōfu and Niigata. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Kōfu and Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) and then to Niigata. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōfu to Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) and then to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station then fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Kōfu and Niigata. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōfu to Niigata is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥12,595 ($90).

How do I get from Kōfu to Niigata

Compare travel optionsbetween Kōfu and Niigata

Transport options from Kōfu to Niigata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
¥12,595($90)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 10m
¥28,885($210)
hourly476km (296 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
¥5,065($37)
on demand332km (206 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