The distance between Shizuoka and Niigata is around 418km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Shizuoka to Niigata by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Niigata → Shizuoka if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ).
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Niigata.
There are several options for getting from Shizuoka to Niigata by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,420 ($195).
The distance between Shizuoka and Niigata is around 418km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 332km (206 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Shizuoka and Niigata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shizuoka to Niigata is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Shizuoka and Niigata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shizuoka and Niigata. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shizuoka to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Niigata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shizuoka and Niigata. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shizuoka and Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 3h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shizuoka to Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 3h 5m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Shizuoka and Niigata. The distance is around 418km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shizuoka to Niigata is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥14,510 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 5m | ¥26,420($195) | hourly | 562km (349 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, Fly | 3h 25m | ¥30,665($225) | hourly | 631km (392 miles) |
Train to Tokyo, plane | 3h 55m | ¥31,075($225) | hourly | 525km (326 miles) |
Train to Kyoto, Fly | 4h 55m | ¥29,845($220) | hourly | 849km (527 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | ¥14,510($105) | hourly | 472km (293 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | ¥6,295($46) | on demand | 418km (260 miles) |
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Ibex Airlines
Narita Express (N'EX)
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The following major airports near Niigata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.