There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Shibata by train, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to NiigataToki
- Take the train from Niigata to Shibata(Niigata)[17598] JR Hakushin / ...
2h 58m¥8,236–13,363Drive 331.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Shibata331.8 km
4h 32m¥5,610–8,104Night bus
- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigata Station South ExitWg5153
8h 36m¥5,780–13,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shibata is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shibata is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥8000 - ¥14000.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Shibata. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Shibata(Niigata) via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Tokyo and Shibata is 325 km. The road distance is 331.8 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shibata without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥8000 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Tokyo to Shibata, including transfers.
Tokyo to Shibata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Shibata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Shibata is 332 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Tokyo to Shibata.
There are 14+ hotels available in Shibata.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shibata, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Shibata(Niigata) via Niigata in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigata Station South Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–11,000 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
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- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–11,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥7,500–11,000
- Reserved seat
- ¥9,000–11,000
- Green seat
- ¥11,000–15,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Shibata(Niigata)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–650
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Shibata(Niigata)
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,200–2,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Green Seat
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Phone
- (050) 5805-0383
- en-info@willer.co.jp
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigata Station South Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–11,000
- Schedules at
- willer-travel.com
- Relax (front area)
- ¥5,000–9,500
- Comodo
- ¥6,000–11,000
- Relax (ladies area)
- ¥7,500–9,500
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