How to travel from Nagasaki to Niigata, Japan

The distance between Nagasaki and Niigata is around 1,281km (796 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nagasaki to Niigata by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NiigataNagasaki if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Niigata.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,675($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train via Shin-Tosu

Take the train to Shin-Tosu, Shin-Kobe then Tokyo and then to Niigata.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥51,610($375)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto then Nagano Station and then to Toppara.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,570($215)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Niigata.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Distance1,281km (796 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagasaki and Niigata

There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Niigata by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥29,570 ($215) and will take around 23hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,675 ($245).

The distance between Nagasaki and Niigata is around 1,281km (796 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,009km (627 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Nagasaki and Niigata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Niigata is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx ¥33,675 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Niigata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥29,570 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagasaki and Niigata. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagasaki to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata, Tokyo and Niigata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nagasaki and Niigata. Trains depart hourly and will take around 9h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nagasaki and Niigata. It typically takes around 23hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagasaki to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto, Kyoto Station and Nagano Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23hrs.

Kintetsu Bus, Alpico Group and Nagaden Bus run regular bus services between Nagasaki and Niigata. Buses run once daily and take around 23hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagasaki to Niigata. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Niigata. instead which will take 6h 5m.

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 Nagasaki and Niigata. The distance is around 1,281km (796 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Niigata is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around ¥49,560 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagasaki and Niigata

Transport options from Nagasaki to Niigata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
6h 5m
¥33,675($245)
hourly1,313km (816 miles)
Train via Shin-Tosu + 1 similar
9hrs
¥51,610($375)
hourly1,515km (942 miles)
Train9h 10m
¥49,560($360)
hourly1,521km (945 miles)
Bus
23hrs
¥29,570($215)
once daily1,399km (869 miles)
Drive
14h 10m
¥18,480($135)
on demand1,281km (796 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