How to travel from Niigata to Yokohama, Japan

The distance between Niigata and Yokohama is around 337km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Niigata to Yokohama by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Ishikawacho.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,910($87)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Takasaki Bus Center and then to 羽田空港第1ターミナル.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,625($63)
Operated by

Nippon Chuo Bus Co

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Drive

Drive to Yokohama.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance350km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niigata and Yokohama

There are several options for getting from Niigata to Yokohama by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,625 ($63) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,910 ($87).

The distance between Niigata and Yokohama is around 337km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Niigata and Yokohama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Niigata to Yokohama is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥11,910 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Yokohama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,625 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Niigata and Yokohama. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways run train services between Niigata and Yokohama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Yokohama. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Niigata to Yokohama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Takasaki Bus Center and 羽田空港第1ターミナル. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Nippon Chuo Bus Co and Airport Limousine run regular bus services between Niigata and Yokohama. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 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 Yokohama. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Ishikawacho. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Yokohama is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yokohama. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Yokohama. The distance is around 350km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niigata to Yokohama is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ¥11,910 ($87).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Niigata and Yokohama

Transport options from Niigata to Yokohama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
¥11,910($87)
hourly337km (209 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
¥8,625($63)
twice daily355km (220 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
¥5,065($37)
on demand350km (217 miles)

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Airports near Yokohama

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Yokohama
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Yokohama
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Yokohama