How to travel from Niigata to Maniwa, Japan
The distance between Niigata and Maniwa is around 729km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Niigata to Maniwa 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 Maniwa → Niigata if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take the train to Niimi.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥33,675($245)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Kanazawa, Meitetsu Nagoya then Okayama and then to Maniwa Shiyakusho.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥18,890($140)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥28,340($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niigata and Maniwa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niigata to Maniwa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥15,605 ($115) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,830 ($195).
The distance between Niigata and Maniwa is around 729km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 568km (353 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Niigata and Maniwa by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Niigata to Maniwa is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥26,830 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Maniwa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥15,605 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Niigata and Maniwa. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Niigata and Maniwa. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Niigata to Maniwa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kanazawa, Meitetsu Nagoya, Nagoya and Okayama. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.
Hokutetsu Transportation, Meitetsu Bus, Ryobi Express and Chutetsu Bus run regular bus services between Niigata and Maniwa. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 30m 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 Maniwa. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Maniwa is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Maniwa. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Maniwa. The distance is around 729km (453 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niigata to Maniwa is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ¥28,340 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niigata and Maniwa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 5h 35m | ¥33,675($245) | twice daily | 909km (565 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 10m | ¥26,830($195) | twice daily | 744km (462 miles) |
| Fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), train and bus | 5h 25m | ¥38,330($280) | twice daily | 800km (497 miles) |
| Fly to Toyooka (TJH), train and bus | 6hrs | ¥36,005($265) | twice daily | 848km (527 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 10m | ¥32,310($235) | twice daily | 967km (601 miles) |
Bus | 15h 30m | ¥18,890($140) | twice daily | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 7h 10m | ¥28,340($205) | twice daily | 1,057km (657 miles) |
| Train to Joetsumyoko, bus | 8h 10m | ¥23,545($170) | twice daily | 823km (512 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 13h 35m | ¥15,605($115) | once daily | 1,068km (664 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | ¥10,950($80) | on demand | 729km (453 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Niigata and Maniwa
Bus companies
Chutetsu Bus
Nagaden Bus
West JR Bus
Hokutetsu Transportation
Meitetsu Bus
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Airports near Maniwa
The following major airports near Maniwa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Maniwa
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 154km (95 miles) from Maniwa
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 279km (173 miles) from Maniwa