How to travel from Tamano to Niigata, Japan

The distance between Tamano and Niigata is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tamano to Niigata 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,320($260)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Niigata.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,815($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nagoya then Kanazawa and then to Toppara.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,260($150)
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Drive

Drive to Niigata.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance737km (458 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Niigata

There are several options for getting from Tamano to Niigata by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,260 ($150) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,320 ($260).

The distance between Tamano and Niigata is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Tamano and Niigata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamano to Niigata is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥35,320 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Niigata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,260 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamano and Niigata. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamano to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama, Tokyo and Niigata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tamano and Niigata. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Tamano and Niigata. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamano to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Sta., Nagoya, Meitetsu Nagoya and Kanazawa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

Ryobi Express, Meitetsu Bus and Hokutetsu Transportation run regular bus services between Tamano and Niigata. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamano to Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Tamano and Niigata. The distance is around 737km (458 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamano to Niigata is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥33,815 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tamano and Niigata

Transport options from Tamano to Niigata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 50m
¥35,320($260)
hourly703km (437 miles)
Train to Okayama, plane4h 30m
¥74,200($540)
hourly816km (507 miles)
Train to Kochi(Kochi), Fly5h 35m
¥39,565($290)
hourly907km (564 miles)
Train
6h 15m
¥33,815($245)
hourly1,007km (625 miles)
Bus
14h 45m
¥20,260($150)
twice daily896km (557 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
¥10,680($78)
on demand737km (458 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