How to travel from Niigata to Tottori, Japan

The distance between Niigata and Tottori is around 665km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Niigata to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,940($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Himeji and then to Tottori.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,655($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Nagano then Kyoto Station and then to Tottori.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,100($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tottori.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance665km (413 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niigata and Tottori

There are several options for getting from Niigata to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,100 ($105) and will take around 14h 5m. 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 ¥30,940 ($225).

The distance between Niigata and Tottori is around 665km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Niigata and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Niigata to Tottori is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥30,940 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,100 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Niigata and Tottori. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Niigata to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata, Tokyo, Himeji and Kamigori. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Niigata and Tottori. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Niigata and Tottori. It typically takes around 14h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Niigata to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nagano, Kyoto Station and Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 5m.

Nagaden Bus, Alpico Group and Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Niigata and Tottori. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 5m 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 Tottori. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. 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 Tottori. The distance is around 665km (413 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niigata to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ¥27,655 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Niigata and Tottori

Transport options from Niigata to Tottori
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4hrs
¥30,940($225)
once daily690km (428 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
¥27,925($205)
5 times a day845km (525 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 25m
¥23,410($170)
every 20 mins683km (424 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
¥27,655($200)
every 3 hours1,025km (637 miles)
Train via Joetsumyoko8h 30m
¥22,725($165)
4 times a day799km (496 miles)
Bus
14h 5m
¥14,100($105)
once daily988km (614 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
¥9,995($73)
on demand665km (413 miles)

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Airports near Tottori

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

TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Tottori
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Tottori
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Tottori