How to travel from Shizuoka to Niigata, Japan

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Nagoya Airfield (NKM) to Niigata (KIJ).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,420($195)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Niigata.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,510($105)
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Drive

Drive to Niigata.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance418km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shizuoka and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Shizuoka to Niigata

Compare travel optionsbetween Shizuoka and Niigata

Transport options from Shizuoka to Niigata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 5m
¥26,420($195)
hourly562km (349 miles)
Train to Nagoya, Fly3h 25m
¥30,665($225)
hourly631km (392 miles)
Train to Tokyo, plane3h 55m
¥31,075($225)
hourly525km (326 miles)
Train to Kyoto, Fly4h 55m
¥29,845($220)
hourly849km (527 miles)
Train
3h 40m
¥14,510($105)
hourly472km (293 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
¥6,295($46)
on demand418km (260 miles)

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Airports near Niigata

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

KIJ
Niigata Airport (KIJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Niigata
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Niigata
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
272km (169 miles) from Niigata