How to travel from Niigata to Asago, Japan

The distance between Niigata and Asago is around 578km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Niigata to Asago 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 AsagoNiigata if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Toyooka (TJH).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,655($200)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others
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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Kyoto and then to Fukuchiyama.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,465($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Nagano then Shin Osaka and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,965($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Asago.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance578km (359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niigata and Asago

There are several options for getting from Niigata to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,965 ($100) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,655 ($200).

The distance between Niigata and Asago is around 578km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470km (292 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Niigata and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Niigata to Asago is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥27,655 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,965 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Niigata and Asago. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Niigata to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata, Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Niigata and Asago. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Niigata and Asago. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Niigata to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nagano and Shin Osaka. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

Nagaden Bus, Alpico Group and Zentan Bus run regular bus services between Niigata and Asago. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Niigata and Asago. Flights depart from Niigata (KIJ) and arrive at Toyooka (TJH) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Niigata to Asago. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Niigata to Asago typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Niigata (KIJ) and and arrive into Toyooka (TJH).

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Niigata and Asago. The distance is around 578km (359 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niigata to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ¥25,465 ($185).

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Transport options from Niigata to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
¥27,655($200)
hourly628km (390 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
¥25,465($185)
every 2 hours899km (559 miles)
Train via Joetsumyoko7h 20m
¥19,305($140)
5 times a day666km (414 miles)
Bus
14hrs
¥13,965($100)
once daily940km (584 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
¥8,625($63)
on demand578km (359 miles)

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Airports near Asago

The following major airports near Asago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago