How to travel from Niigata to Hagi, Japan

The distance between Niigata and Hagi is around 948km (589 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Niigata to Hagi by train, bus, car, plane, ferry and tram. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Masuda and then to Higashihagi.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,360($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo, Hiroshima then Asa and then to Nagatoshi.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,280($265)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Gondo then Kyoto Station and then to Hagi BC.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,590($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hagi.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Distance1,036km (644 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niigata and Hagi

There are several options for getting from Niigata to Hagi by train, bus, car, plane, ferry and tram. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥22,590 ($165) and will take around 22h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,760 ($230).

The distance between Niigata and Hagi is around 948km (589 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 788km (490 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Niigata and Hagi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Niigata to Hagi is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥31,760 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Hagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥22,590 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Niigata and Hagi. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Niigata to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Asa and Nagatoshi. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Niigata and Hagi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Hagi. It typically takes around 22h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Niigata to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gondo and Kyoto Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 20m.

Nagaden Bus and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Niigata and Hagi. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niigata to Hagi. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hagi. The distance is around 1,036km (644 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niigata to Hagi is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ¥36,280 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Niigata and Hagi

Transport options from Niigata to Hagi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
5h 45m
¥34,360($250)
4 times a day948km (589 miles)
Fly to Oita (OIT), train6h 15m
¥40,795($300)
twice daily1,141km (709 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4hrs
¥31,760($230)
twice daily1,108km (688 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 55m
¥33,950($250)
twice daily1,193km (742 miles)
Plane, Ferry, Tram, Train and Bus6h 35m
¥47,230($345)
twice daily1,021km (634 miles)
Train
8h 45m
¥36,280($265)
every 4 hours1,338km (831 miles)
Bus
22h 20m
¥22,590($165)
once daily1,348km (838 miles)
Drive
11h 15m
¥15,470($115)
on demand1,036km (644 miles)

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Airports near Hagi

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hagi
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hagi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Hagi