How to travel from Maniwa to Niigata, Japan
The distance between Maniwa and Niigata is around 728km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Maniwa to Niigata by bus, 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 → Maniwa if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Niigata (KIJ).
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥35,045($255)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Okayama Sta., Nagoya then Kanazawa and then to Toppara.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥17,660($130)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Tokyo and then to Niigata.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥28,475($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maniwa and Niigata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Maniwa to Niigata by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥15,605 ($115) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,515 ($200).
The distance between Maniwa and Niigata is around 728km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 568km (353 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Maniwa and Niigata by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Maniwa to Niigata is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥27,515 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Maniwa and Niigata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥15,605 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Maniwa and Niigata. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Maniwa and Niigata. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Maniwa to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Sta., Nagoya, Meitetsu Nagoya and Kanazawa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.
Chutetsu Bus, Ryobi Express, Meitetsu Bus and Hokutetsu Transportation run regular bus services between Maniwa and Niigata. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maniwa to Niigata. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Maniwa and Niigata. The distance is around 728km (452 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maniwa to Niigata is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ¥28,475 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Maniwa and Niigata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 25m | ¥35,045($255) | twice daily | 910km (566 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 40m | ¥27,515($200) | twice daily | 760km (472 miles) |
| Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane | 5h 5m | ¥31,485($230) | twice daily | 804km (500 miles) |
| Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane | 5h 50m | ¥29,295($215) | twice daily | 855km (531 miles) |
Bus | 15h 30m | ¥17,660($130) | twice daily | 963km (598 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 7h 10m | ¥28,475($210) | twice daily | 1,063km (661 miles) |
| Bus to Okayama Sta., train | 8h 5m | ¥23,685($175) | twice daily | 830km (516 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 13h 30m | ¥15,605($115) | once daily | 840km (522 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | ¥10,950($80) | on demand | 728km (452 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Maniwa and Niigata
Bus companies
Chutetsu Bus
West JR Bus
Nagaden Bus
Ryobi Express
Meitetsu Bus
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Train operators
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