How to travel from Teshima to Niigata, Japan
The distance between Teshima and Niigata is around 711km (442 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Teshima to Niigata by ferry, train, bus, 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 → Teshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Uno Port, train and plane
Take a ferry to Uno Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata (KIJ).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost¥29,160($215)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Uno Port then take the train to Tokyo and then to Niigata.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥30,530($225)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Uno Port then take the bus to Nagoya then Kanazawa and then to Toppara.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥19,440($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Uno Port then drive to Niigata.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥11,910($87)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Teshima and Niigata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Teshima to Niigata by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥11,910 ($87) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,160 ($215).
The distance between Teshima and Niigata is around 711km (442 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 587km (365 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Teshima and Niigata by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Teshima to Niigata is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥29,160 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Teshima and Niigata is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥11,910 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Teshima and Niigata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Teshima and Niigata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Teshima to Niigata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Teshima to Niigata. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno Port then take the train to Tokyo and then to Niigata. instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Teshima to Niigata is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ¥30,530 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Teshima and Niigata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Uno Port, train and plane + 3 similar | 4h 25m | ¥29,160($215) | every 4 hours | 711km (442 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 40m | ¥38,195($280) | every 4 hours | 724km (450 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno Port, train and plane | 5h 15m | ¥20,670($150) | every 4 hours | 800km (497 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno Port, train and plane | 6h 40m | ¥29,980($220) | every 4 hours | 945km (587 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 7h 15m | ¥30,530($225) | every 4 hours | 1,018km (633 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 15h 35m | ¥19,440($140) | twice daily | 918km (570 miles) |
| Ferry to Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, bus | 16hrs | ¥19,440($140) | once daily | 882km (548 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 55m | ¥11,910($87) | every 4 hours | 758km (471 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Teshima and Niigata
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Shodoshima Teshima Ferry Co
Bus companies
Meitetsu Bus
Hokutetsu Transportation
JR Shikoku Bus
Nagaden Bus
Train operators
Nankai Railways
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