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Osaka, Japan → Niigata, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Osaka to Niigata

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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

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

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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$88.93–$139.74
Train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.71–$88.93
Train from Fukui to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Tsuruga to Jōetsumyōkō
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$60.98–$88.93
Train from Tsuruga to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.19–$63.52
Train from Toyama to Jōetsumyōkō
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$45.73

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$41.92
Train from Joetsumyoko to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.76–$45.73
Train from Niigata to Niitsu
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.89–$17.79

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
Train from Niigata to Niitsu
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.29–$3.43

Kintetsu Railway

Phone:
050-3536-3957
Website:
kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
Train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.69–$20.96

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
8h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.30–$59.71

Meitetsu Bus

Phone:
052-582-5151
Website:
meitetsu-bus.co.jp/english
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.11–$76.22

Hokutetsu Transportation

Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Kanazawa to Toppara
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.30–$48.27
Bus from Kanazawa to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.57–$49.54

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Nagano to Toppara
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.01

Keifuku Bus

Phone:
0776-24-4890
Website:
bus.keifuku.co.jp/hw/osaka.shtml
Bus from Osaka Umeda to Fukui
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.95–$52.09
Bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Fukui
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.95–$52.09

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Niigata is to drive which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Niigata is to fly and train which takes 3h 32m and costs $97.83 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct train between Ōsaka and Niigata?

No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Tōkyō Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Ōsaka to Niigata?

The distance between Ōsaka and Niigata is 825 km. The road distance is 574.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ōsaka to Niigata without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 5h 39m and costs $119.57 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Ōsaka to Niigata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōsaka to Niigata train from?

Ōsaka to Niigata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Where does the Ōsaka to Niigata train arrive?

Ōsaka to Niigata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Ōsaka to Niigata?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka to Niigata is 574 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Ōsaka 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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