How to travel from Motobu to Niigata, Japan
The distance between Motobu and Niigata is around 1,800km (1,118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Motobu to Niigata by bus, plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Niigata → Motobu if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Niigata (KIJ).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost¥27,790($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Shin-Kobe then Tokyo and then to Niigata.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥57,085($415)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motobu and Niigata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motobu to Niigata by bus, plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ¥27,790 ($205) and will take around 5h 20m.
The distance between Motobu and Niigata is around 1,800km (1,118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,628km (1,011 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Motobu and Niigata by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Motobu to Niigata is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥27,790 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Motobu and Niigata is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ¥27,790 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motobu and Niigata. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Motobu and Niigata. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motobu to Niigata. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 5h 20m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Motobu to Niigata. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motobu to Niigata is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥27,790 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motobu and Niigata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 20m | ¥27,790($205) | every 3 hours | 1,800km (1,118 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 15m | ¥34,770($255) | every 3 hours | 1,970km (1,224 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | ¥57,085($415) | 5 times a week | 2,296km (1,427 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 15h | ¥45,175($330) | 5 times a week | 2,109km (1,311 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motobu and Niigata
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Karry Kanko
Alpico Group
Nagaden Bus
Train operators
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
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