How to travel from Niigata to Teshima, Japan
The distance between Niigata and Teshima is around 714km (444 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Niigata to Teshima by train, ferry, 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 Teshima → Niigata if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Kobe (UKB), train and ferry
Fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥32,720($240)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration7h 5m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥30,530($225)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kanazawa then Meitetsu Nagoya and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥20,810($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥11,910($87)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niigata and Teshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niigata to Teshima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥11,910 ($87) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,720 ($240).
The distance between Niigata and Teshima is around 714km (444 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 587km (365 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from Niigata and Teshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Niigata to Teshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥32,720 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Teshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥11,910 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Niigata and Teshima. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Niigata and Teshima. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niigata to Teshima. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji, Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Teshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Teshima. Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Niigata to Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 7h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niigata to Teshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around ¥30,530 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niigata and Teshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Kobe (UKB), train and ferry + 4 similar | 4h 50m | ¥32,720($240) | every 4 hours | 714km (444 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 5hrs | ¥37,510($275) | every 4 hours | 715km (444 miles) |
| Fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), train and ferry | 5h 20m | ¥36,965($270) | every 4 hours | 772km (479 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Kansai (KIX), train and ferry | 5h 25m | ¥26,285($190) | every 4 hours | 800km (497 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6hrs | ¥39,290($285) | every 4 hours | 938km (583 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 7h 5m | ¥30,530($225) | every 4 hours | 1,018km (632 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 30m | ¥20,810($150) | twice daily | 1,088km (676 miles) |
| Bus to Gondo, ferry | 15h 45m | ¥19,440($140) | once daily | 1,151km (715 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 55m | ¥11,910($87) | every 4 hours | 758km (471 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Niigata and Teshima
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Shodoshima Teshima Ferry Co
Teshima Transportation
Bus companies
Hokutetsu Transportation
Meitetsu Bus
Nagaden Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Airports near Teshima
The following major airports near Teshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Teshima
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Teshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Teshima