| Cheapest Transport | $40 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 31m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:55 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:15 PM |
| Departures per day | 34 |
| Distance | 321 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Joetsu Shinkansen, JR East Rail Pass, Kirakira Bus, Sakura Kotsu SK6, Seibubus ZSB3, Shinkansen JR East |
Travelling between Niigata and Tokyo is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 167.08 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 72.08.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 21 hours to travel between Niigata and Tokyo depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Niigata and Tokyo. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 31m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 21h to reach Tokyo.
Travelling between Niigata and Tokyo can be as cheap as USD 72.08 if you opt for a Shinkansen JR East train and as expensive as USD 167.08 if you buy a JR East Rail Pass Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Niigata to Tokyo.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Kirakira Bus, Sakura Kotsu SK6, Seibubus ZSB3
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route