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Hokkaido to Niigata

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Hokkaido, Japan → Niigata, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hokkaido to Niigata

Composite routes from Hokkaido to Niigata

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Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$317.59
Plane from Hakodate Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$698.70

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$343.00
Plane from Hakodate Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$762.22

Blue Panorama Airlines

Website:
blue-panorama.com/index.html
Plane from Hakodate Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.65–$355.70
Plane from Okadama Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.76–$317.59

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$317.59

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:
$53.36–$76.22
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Morioka
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$62.25–$88.93
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Shin-Aomori
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$52.09

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:
$57.17–$82.57
Train from Shin-Aomori to Akita
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.84–$52.09
Train from Akita to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$76.22

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–$2.03

Bus operators

JR Bus Tōhoku

Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Morioka to Hirosedori
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.95
Bus from Hirosedori to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$41.92

北海道バス

Website:
hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 新函館北斗駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.28

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–$2.92

Other operators

Shin Nihonkai Ferry

Website:
snf.jp
Other from Otaru to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.63–$139.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hokkaido to Niigata?

The cheapest way to get from Hokkaido to Niigata is to car ferry which costs $51.09 - $130.43 and takes 17h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hokkaido to Niigata?

The fastest way to get from Hokkaido to Niigata is to fly and train which takes 3h 38m and costs $97.83 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct train between Hokkaido and Niigata?

No, there is no direct train from Hokkaido 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.

How far is it from Hokkaido to Niigata?

The distance between Hokkaido and Niigata is 601 km.

How do I travel from Hokkaido to Niigata without a car?

The best way to get from Hokkaido to Niigata without a car is to train via Saitama which takes 11h 3m and costs $195.65 - $304.35 .

How long does it take to get from Hokkaido to Niigata?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Hokkaido to Niigata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hokkaido to Niigata train from?

Hokkaido to Niigata train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Sapporo station.

Train or fly from Hokkaido to Niigata?

The best way to get from Hokkaido to Niigata is to train via Saitama which takes 11h 3m and costs $195.65 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $38.04 - $315.22 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Hokkaido to Niigata train arrive?

Hokkaido 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 $20.04 per night.
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