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.
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.
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Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Niigata.
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Take the train to Shin-Tosu, Shin-Kobe then Tokyo and then to Niigata.
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Take the bus to Kyōto then Nagano Station and then to Toppara.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 6h 5m | ¥33,675($245) | hourly | 1,313km (816 miles) |
Train via Shin-Tosu + 1 similar | 9hrs | ¥51,610($375) | hourly | 1,515km (942 miles) |
Train | 9h 10m | ¥49,560($360) | hourly | 1,521km (945 miles) |
Bus | 23hrs | ¥29,570($215) | once daily | 1,399km (869 miles) |
Drive | 14h 10m | ¥18,480($135) | on demand | 1,281km (796 miles) |
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Kintetsu Bus
Alpico Group
Nagaden Bus
Nishitetsu
Meitetsu Bus
The following major airports near Niigata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.