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

The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shiga to Niigata is to train and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥14000 - ¥44000.

Is there a direct train between Shiga and Niigata?

No, there is no direct train from Shiga to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Otsu and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Kyōto, Tōkyō Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Shiga to Niigata?

The distance between Shiga and Niigata is 790 km. The road distance is 515.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Shiga to Niigata without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥19000 - ¥30000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Shiga to Niigata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shiga to Niigata train from?

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

Train or bus from Shiga to Niigata?

The best way to get from Shiga to Niigata is to train via Tokyo which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥19000 - ¥30000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥14000 and takes 12h 54m.

Where does the Shiga to Niigata train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shiga to Niigata?

Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Niigata is 516 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Shiga to Niigata.

Where can I stay near Niigata?

There are 85+ hotels available in Niigata.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Shiga to Niigata 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 Kyōto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain Toki
5h 35m
¥19,759–29,356
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Niigata Station South Exitnightbus Sy3552
11h 25m
¥8,759–17,356
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Nagano Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus
12h 54m
¥9,119–13,586
Drive 515.6 km
1. Drive from Ōtsu to Niigatacar 515.6 km
6h 18m
¥8,822–12,742
Train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain
3. Take the train from Toyama to Jōetsumyōkōtrain
4. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain
8h 12m
¥17,859–27,056
Train, train to Osaka International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Otsu to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
3. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane ITM - KIJ
4. Take the train from Niigata to Aoyama(Niigata)train
4h 21m
¥14,679–43,326
Train to Kobe, fly
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane UKB - KIJ
4h 56m
¥51,949–93,036
Train, train to Komaki Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Otsu to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Stationtrain
3. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane NKM - KIJ
4. Take the train from Niigata to Aoyama(Niigata)train
5h 2m
¥26,409–64,926
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane NGO - KIJ
5h 29m
¥44,599–80,076

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

84Weekly Planes

1h 2mAverage Duration

¥9,843Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shiga to Niigata.

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Distance: 790.3 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Otsu to Aoyama(Niigata) via Kyōto, Tōkyō Station, and Niigata in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Otsu to Toppara via Kyōto, Kyoto Station, Nagano Station, and Nagano in around 12h 54m.

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