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How to get fromNiigata to Kitakamiby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Niigata to Kitakami by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Saitama

    best
    1. Take the train from Niigata to Omiya Stationtrain train Toki / ...
    2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Kitakamitrain train Yamabiko
    6h 23m
    ¥10,045–13,269

  2. Drive  312.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata to Kitakamicar car 312.1 km
    4h 42m
    ¥5,382–7,774

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Niigata to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Kitakamitrain train Yamabiko
    7h 5m
    ¥5,761–8,084

  4. Fly to Morioka Hanamaki Airport

    1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA)plane plane KIJ - HNA
    6h 35m
    ¥21,795–121,179

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain train Inaho / ...
    2. Take the train from Akita to Kitakamitrain train Komachi
    7h 37m
    ¥6,545–9,169

  6. Bus, train via Yamagata

    1. Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Sendaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Sendai to Kitakamitrain train
    8h 12m
    ¥5,545–7,869

  7. Fly to Akita Airport, train

    1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane KIJ - AXT
    2. Take the train from Akita to Kitakamitrain train
    9h 53m
    ¥26,885–135,039

Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket¥21,871Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 691.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Kitakami, Japan?

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Kitakami via Niigata and Ōmiya in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, Japan Airlines, Fuji Dream, and two other airlines fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) every 4 hours.

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