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.
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.
👋 Also check out Niigata → Kōfu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) and then to Niigata.
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Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) and then to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station then fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Niigata (KIJ).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 55m | ¥12,595($90) | hourly | 423km (263 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | ¥28,885($210) | hourly | 476km (296 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | ¥5,065($37) | on demand | 332km (206 miles) |
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
JR Bus Kanto
Willer Express
The following major airports near Niigata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.