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

The cheapest way to get from Daegu to Niigata is to drive and ferry which costs ¥17000 - ¥75000 and takes 25h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Daegu to Niigata is to fly and train which takes 6h 13m and costs ¥25000 - ¥60000.

How far is it from Daegu to Niigata?

The distance between Daegu and Niigata is 980 km.

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

The best way to get from Daegu to Niigata without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 58m and costs ¥39000 - ¥60000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Daegu to Niigata, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Niigata?

There are 45+ hotels available in Niigata.

Daegu to Niigata - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Daegu to Niigata by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or night bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Daegu International Airport to Niigata Airport
best
1. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane TAE - KIJ
8h 41m
¥46,726–152,221
Train, ferry, bus, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Daegu Station to Busan Stationtrain
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus
4. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kyoto Stationbus Ky
5. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus
34h 31m
¥15,861–80,694
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Daegu Station to Busan Stationtrain
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry
3. Take the train from Kokura to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain
21h 58m
¥39,461–57,094
Fly Daegu International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane TAE - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Keisei-Uenotrain
3. Take the train from Ueno to Niigatatrain
6h 13m
¥25,786–58,401
Bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Niigata Airport
1. Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Gimhae Int'l Airportbus
2. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane PUS - KIJ
9h 1m
¥27,687–57,347
Train, bus to Incheon International Airport, fly to Niigata Airport
1. Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Gwangmyeong Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Gwangmyeong Station Exit 4 to Incheon Int'l Airport T1bus
3. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane ICN - KIJ
7h 58m
¥32,287–99,147
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Daegu to Busan Int'l portcar
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry
3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Niigatacar
25h 37m
¥16,973–73,717

Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

29Weekly Planes

10h 1mAverage Duration

¥41,447Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 979.6 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Daegu, South Korea and Niigata, Japan?

T'way Air, Tigerair Taiwan, and three other airlines fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) 4 times a day.

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