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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Niigata

Composite routes from Kumamoto to Niigata

Cheapest
13 h 48 min
Car
1252 km.
from $68
Fastest
1 h 55 min
Plane
Other
9 h 17 min
939 km.
from $382.99
23 h 38 min
Bus, Train
940 km.
from $240.20
4 h 47 min
Train, Plane
940 km.
from $232.61
6 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
940 km.
from $303.76

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$444.63
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$470.04
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$343.00

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.74–$495.44
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$520.85
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$431.92

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$444.63
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$470.04

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$520.85

Solaseed Air

Website:
solaseedair.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$355.70

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Kobe
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.98–$152.44
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Shinagawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$95.28–$139.74
Train from Ōmiya to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.36–$76.22
Train from Fukui to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.68–$41.92
Train from Tōkyō Station to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Bus operators

Hokutetsu Transportation

Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Kanazawa to Toppara
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.03–$47.00

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Sannomiya
Ave. Duration:
10h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.71–$88.93

Nishitetsu

Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Nishitetsu
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.79–$27.95

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Sannomiya Station to Gondo
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.71–$69.87
Bus from Gondo to Toppara
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.45

Keifuku Bus

Phone:
0776-24-4890
Website:
bus.keifuku.co.jp/hw/osaka.shtml
Bus from Osaka Umeda to Fukui
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.95–$52.09

Yutoku Bus

Website:
yutoku.jp/jidousya/bus/
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Willerバスターミナル大阪梅田
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.04–$177.85

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Niigata is to night bus and bus which costs $119.57 - $163.04 and takes 24h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Niigata is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $195.65 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Kumamoto and Niigata?

No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT and arriving at Toppara via Sannomiya Station and Gondo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Niigata?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Shin-Kōbe Station, Shinagawa, Ōmiya and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Niigata?

The distance between Kumamoto and Niigata is 1466 km. The road distance is 1248 km.

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

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs $217.39 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Kumamoto to Niigata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Niigata bus from?

Kumamoto to Niigata bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT station.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Niigata train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kumamoto to Niigata?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Niigata is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs $217.39 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $163.04 - $304.35 and takes 6h 13m. There are no good options to bus between Kumamoto to Niigata.

Where does the Kumamoto to Niigata bus arrive?

Kumamoto to Niigata bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Sannomiya Station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Niigata train arrive?

Kumamoto to Niigata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Kobe Station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Niigata?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Niigata is 1248 km. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Kumamoto to Niigata.

Where can I stay near Niigata?

There are 84+ hotels available in Niigata. Prices start at $20.04 per night.
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