How to travel from Okinawa to Niigata, Japan
The distance between Okinawa and Niigata is around 1,738km (1,080 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Okinawa to Niigata by plane, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Niigata → Okinawa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Niigata (KIJ).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥44,080($320)
+ 1 othersFerry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Shin-Osaka then take the bus to Nagano Station and then to Toppara.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥60,235($440)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Shin-Kobe then Tokyo and then to Niigata.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥71,190($520)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okinawa and Niigata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okinawa to Niigata by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥44,080 ($320) and will take around 3h 60m.
The distance between Okinawa and Niigata is around 1,738km (1,080 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,645km (1,022 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Okinawa and Niigata by plane.
The quickest way to get from Okinawa to Niigata is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥44,080 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Okinawa and Niigata is to fly which will typically cost around ¥44,080 ($320) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okinawa and Niigata. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okinawa and Niigata. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Okinawa and Niigata. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and arrive at Niigata (KIJ). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Okinawa and Niigata with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines fly between Okinawa and Niigata. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Niigata (KIJ). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.
The flight from Okinawa to Niigata typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Niigata (KIJ).
The closest major airport to Niigata is Niigata Airport (KIJ) (KIJ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Niigata. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Okinawa to Niigata. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 3h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okinawa to Niigata is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ¥44,080 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okinawa and Niigata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 60m | ¥44,080($320) | every 3 hours | 1,738km (1,080 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 18h | ¥60,235($440) | 4 times a week | 2,189km (1,360 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 8h | ¥71,190($520) | 4 times a week | 2,355km (1,463 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okinawa and Niigata
Airlines
Bus companies
Alpico Group
Nagaden Bus
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Train operators
Airports near Niigata
The following major airports near Niigata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Niigata Airport (KIJ)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Niigata
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 267km (166 miles) from Niigata
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 272km (169 miles) from Niigata