How to travel from Niigata to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Niigata and Kudamatsu is around 941km (585 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Niigata to Kudamatsu by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. 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 Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,580($240)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Tokuyama.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,215($230)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kanazawa and then to Meitetsu Nagoya then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,875($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance965km (600 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niigata and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Niigata to Kudamatsu by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥23,685 ($175) and will take around 19h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,580 ($240).

The distance between Niigata and Kudamatsu is around 941km (585 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Niigata and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Niigata to Kudamatsu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥32,580 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Kudamatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥23,685 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Niigata and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Niigata to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata, Tokyo and Tokuyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Niigata and Kudamatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niigata to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. 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 Kudamatsu. The distance is around 965km (600 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niigata to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥31,215 ($230).

How do I get from Niigata to Kudamatsu

Compare travel optionsbetween Niigata and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Niigata to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4hrs
¥32,580($240)
hourly1,110km (690 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
¥35,595($260)
every 4 hours1,093km (679 miles)
Fly to Oita (OIT), train6h 10m
¥41,615($305)
hourly1,143km (710 miles)
Plane, Ferry and Train5h 45m
¥46,270($340)
every 3 hours941km (585 miles)
Train
6h 40m
¥31,215($230)
every 4 hours1,211km (752 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11h 20m
¥25,875($190)
twice daily1,248km (776 miles)
Bus to Gondo, train19h 50m
¥23,685($175)
once daily1,260km (783 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
¥14,510($105)
on demand965km (600 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

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

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu