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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nara-Shi to Niigata
Composite routes from Nara-Shi to Niigata
Cheapest
6 h 18 min
Car
Other
5 h 56 min
12 h 22 min
8 h 40 min
4 h 28 min
Train, Plane
5 h 25 min
Train, Plane
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.59
Plane from Nagoya Airfield to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$190.56
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.59
Fuji Dream
Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Nagoya Airfield to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$190.56
Ibex Airlines
Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.59
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyōto to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.71–$88.93
Train from Tsuruga to Jōetsumyōkō
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$60.98–$88.93
Train from Kyōto to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyoto to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.87–$33.03
Train from Joetsumyoko to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.76–$45.73
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Nara to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
56 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
Kintetsu Railway
Phone:
050-3536-3957
Website:
kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
Train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Uehommachi
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.94–$4.32
Train from Yamato-Saidaiji to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.57–$4.95
Bus operators
Meitetsu Bus
Phone:
052-582-5151
Website:
meitetsu-bus.co.jp/english
Bus from JR Nara Station to Meitetsu
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.83
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.68–$43.19
Hokutetsu Transportation
Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
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Estimated price:
$26.68–$43.19
Bus from Kanazawa to Toppara
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.30–$48.27
Nagaden Bus
Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Kyoto Station to Gondo
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.71–$69.87
Bus from Gondo to Toppara
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
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Estimated price:
$27.01
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Niigata?
The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Niigata is to drive which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 6h 14m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Niigata?
The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Niigata is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $97.83 - $184.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Nara-shi and Niigata?
No, there is no direct bus from Nara-shi station to Niigata. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Toppara via Meitetsu Bus Center and Kanazawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
Is there a direct train between Nara-shi and Niigata?
No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Yamato-Saidaiji and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Kyōto, Tōkyō Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
How far is it from Nara-shi to Niigata?
The distance between Nara-shi and Niigata is 815 km. The road distance is 586.1 km.
How do I travel from Nara-shi to Niigata without a car?
The best way to get from Nara-shi to Niigata without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 5h 56m and costs $119.57 - $195.65 .
How long does it take to get from Nara-shi to Niigata?
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Nara-shi to Niigata, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Niigata bus from?
Nara-shi to Niigata bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.
Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Niigata train from?
Nara-shi to Niigata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.
Train, bus or fly from Nara-shi to Niigata?
The best way to get from Nara-shi to Niigata is to train via Tokyo which takes 5h 56m and costs $119.57 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 12h 22m. There are no good options to train between Nara-shi to Niigata.
Where does the Nara-shi to Niigata bus arrive?
Nara-shi to Niigata bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Where does the Nara-shi to Niigata train arrive?
Nara-shi to Niigata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Can I drive from Nara-shi to Niigata?
Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Niigata is 586 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Nara-shi to Niigata.
Where can I stay near Niigata?
There are 84+ hotels available in Niigata. Prices start at $20.46 per night.
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