How to travel from Niigata to Hyuga, Japan
The distance between Niigata and Hyuga is around 1,059km (658 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Niigata to Hyuga by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hyuga → Niigata if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost¥35,870($260)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo then Kokura and then to Hyugashi.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥41,205($300)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kanazawa and then to Meitetsu Nagoya then take the train to Hakata then take the bus to Nobeoka Station.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥34,360($250)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niigata and Hyuga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niigata to Hyuga by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥25,600 ($185) and will take around 24h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,870 ($260).
The distance between Niigata and Hyuga is around 1,059km (658 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 909km (565 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Niigata and Hyuga by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Niigata to Hyuga is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥35,870 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Hyuga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥25,600 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Niigata and Hyuga. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Niigata to Hyuga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata, Tokyo and Kokura. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Niigata and Hyuga. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Niigata and Hyuga. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niigata to Hyuga. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Hyuga is Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) which is approximately 64km (39 miles) from Hyuga. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) 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 Hyuga. The distance is around 1,327km (824 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niigata to Hyuga is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥35,870 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niigata and Hyuga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 55m | ¥35,870($260) | hourly | 1,059km (658 miles) |
| Fly to Kagoshima (KOJ), train | 5h 40m | ¥37,785($275) | every 3 hours | 1,212km (753 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 40m | ¥38,605($280) | once daily | 1,118km (695 miles) |
| Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), train | 7h 10m | ¥36,415($265) | every 3 hours | 1,280km (795 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 6h 15m | ¥37,645($275) | every 3 hours | 1,063km (660 miles) |
Train | 11h 10m | ¥41,205($300) | twice daily | 1,586km (986 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 16h 45m | ¥34,360($250) | twice daily | 1,670km (1,037 miles) |
| Bus to Gondo, train | 24h 60m | ¥25,600($185) | once daily | 1,637km (1,017 miles) |
Drive | 14h 50m | ¥19,850($145) | on demand | 1,327km (824 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Niigata and Hyuga
Bus companies
Kyushu Sanko Group
Oita Kotsu
Hokutetsu Transportation
Meitetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Airports near Hyuga
The following major airports near Hyuga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
- Distance
- 64km (39 miles) from Hyuga
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Hyuga
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 170km (105 miles) from Hyuga