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.
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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Fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama.
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Tokuyama.
Take the bus to Kanazawa and then to Meitetsu Nagoya then take the train to Tokuyama.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4hrs | ¥32,580($240) | hourly | 1,110km (690 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 25m | ¥35,595($260) | every 4 hours | 1,093km (679 miles) |
Fly to Oita (OIT), train | 6h 10m | ¥41,615($305) | hourly | 1,143km (710 miles) |
Plane, Ferry and Train | 5h 45m | ¥46,270($340) | every 3 hours | 941km (585 miles) |
Train | 6h 40m | ¥31,215($230) | every 4 hours | 1,211km (752 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 11h 20m | ¥25,875($190) | twice daily | 1,248km (776 miles) |
Bus to Gondo, train | 19h 50m | ¥23,685($175) | once daily | 1,260km (783 miles) |
Drive | 10h 30m | ¥14,510($105) | on demand | 965km (600 miles) |
Hokutetsu Transportation
Meitetsu Bus
Nagaden Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Setonaikaikisen
Ibex Airlines
The following major airports near Kudamatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.