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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sapporo to Niigata
Composite routes from Sapporo to Niigata
Cheapest
14 h 24 min
Car
Other
4 h 13 min
Train, Plane
11 h 3 min
16 h 10 min
Bus, Train
13 h 55 min
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$825.74
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$355.70
Blue Panorama Airlines
Website:
blue-panorama.com/index.html
Plane from Okadama Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.03–$304.89
Fuji Dream
Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$304.89
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$127.04–$190.56
Train from Ōmiya to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.63–$82.57
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Morioka
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Shin-Aomori
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57
Train from Shin-Aomori to Akita
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.11–$53.36
Train from Akita to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$76.22
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company)
Phone:
011-222-7111
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/
Train from Sapporo to New
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Aoyama(Niigata)
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$2.16
Bus operators
JR Bus Tōhoku
Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Morioka to Hirosedori
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.46
Bus from Hirosedori to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$43.19
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Phone:
011-231-0500
Website:
chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 新函館北斗駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.68–$69.87
北海道バス
Website:
hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 新函館北斗駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.03
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 新函館北斗駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.03
Sapporo Subway
Website:
city.sapporo.jp/st/english/routemap.html
Bus from さっぽろ to 栄町
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.67–$3.05
Other operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Website:
snf.jp
Other from Otaru to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$55.90–$139.74
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Niigata?
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Niigata is to car ferry which costs $52.17 - $130.43 and takes 17h 9m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sapporo to Niigata?
The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Niigata is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $33.70 - $271.74 .
Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Niigata?
No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Ōmiya and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
Is there a direct flight between Sapporo and Niigata?
Yes, there are direct flights between Sapporo and Niigata; these take 1h 45m and cost $28.26 - $260.87 .
How far is it from Sapporo to Niigata?
The distance between Sapporo and Niigata is 642 km.
How do I travel from Sapporo to Niigata without a car?
The best way to get from Sapporo to Niigata without a car is to train via Saitama which takes 11h 3m and costs $206.52 - $304.35 .
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Niigata?
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Sapporo to Niigata, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sapporo to Niigata train from?
Sapporo to Niigata train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Sapporo station.
Train or fly from Sapporo to Niigata?
The best way to get from Sapporo to Niigata is to train via Saitama which takes 11h 3m and costs $206.52 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $33.70 - $271.74 and takes 5h 16m.
Where does the Sapporo to Niigata train arrive?
Sapporo to Niigata train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.
Where can I stay near Niigata?
There are 84+ hotels available in Niigata. Prices start at $20.46 per night.
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