How to travel from Toyooka to Niigata, Japan

The distance between Toyooka and Niigata is around 597km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Toyooka 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.

👋 Also check out NiigataToyooka if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Niigata (KIJ).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,080($155)
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Train

Take the train to Fukuchiyama, Kyoto then Tokyo and then to Niigata.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,325($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Shin Osaka then Nagano Station and then to Toppara.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,965($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Niigata.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance597km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toyooka and Niigata

There are several options for getting from Toyooka to Niigata by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,965 ($100) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,080 ($155).

The distance between Toyooka and Niigata is around 597km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 459km (285 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Toyooka and Niigata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toyooka to Niigata is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥21,080 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Toyooka and Niigata, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,965 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toyooka and Niigata. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toyooka to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, Tokyo and Niigata. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Toyooka and Niigata. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7hrs, 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 Toyooka and Niigata. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toyooka to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shin Osaka and Nagano Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

Zentan Bus, Alpico Group and Nagaden Bus run regular bus services between Toyooka and Niigata. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Toyooka and Niigata. Flights depart from Toyooka (TJH) and arrive at Niigata (KIJ) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Toyooka to Niigata. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Toyooka to Niigata typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Toyooka (TJH) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Toyooka and Niigata. The distance is around 597km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toyooka to Niigata is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ¥25,325 ($185).

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Transport options from Toyooka to Niigata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
¥21,080($155)
hourly607km (377 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
¥25,325($185)
every 2 hours928km (577 miles)
Train via Fukuchiyama8hrs
¥19,850($145)
5 times a day695km (432 miles)
Bus
14h 45m
¥13,965($100)
once daily789km (490 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
¥8,900($65)
on demand597km (371 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