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

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Shiga is to fly and bus which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥13000 - ¥41000.

Is there a direct train between Niigata and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Otsu via Niigata, Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Niigata to Shiga?

The distance between Niigata and Shiga is 790 km. The road distance is 515.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Niigata to Shiga without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 5h 27m and costs ¥19000 - ¥30000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Niigata to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Shiga train from?

Niigata to Shiga train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Niigata station.

Train or bus from Niigata to Shiga?

The best way to get from Niigata to Shiga is to train via Tokyo which takes 5h 27m and costs ¥19000 - ¥30000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥14000 and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Niigata to Shiga train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Niigata to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Shiga is 515 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Niigata to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3095+ hotels available in Shiga.

Niigata to Shiga - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Niigata to Shiga by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Tokyo
best
1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōtotrain Nozomi / ...
5h 27m
¥19,745–29,369
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus Sy3653
11h 37m
¥8,745–17,369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus
2. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Kyoto Stationbus
12h 7m
¥9,100–13,600
Drive 515.5 km
1. Drive from Niigata to Ōtsucar 515.5 km
6h 16m
¥8,819–12,738
Train
1. Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain
2. Take the train from Jōetsumyōkō to Toyamatrain
3. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
4. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
8h 7m
¥15,745–27,069
Fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 40m
¥13,635–40,189
Train, fly to Komaki Airport
1. Take the train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane KIJ - NKM
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain
5h 18m
¥20,985–51,189
Fly to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane KIJ - UKB
2. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
5h 13m
¥54,935–98,049
Train, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
1. Take the train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane KIJ - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain
5h 29m
¥44,085–76,189

Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

84Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

¥9,843Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Niigata to Shiga.

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Distance: 790.3 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Otsu via Niigata, Tōkyō Station, and Kyōto in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toppara to Otsu via Nagano, Nagano Station, Kyoto Station, and Kyōto in around 12h 7m.

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