| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | Seibubus ZSB3 | AC Seater | 05:55 | 11:12 | $43.08 | |
Train | Shinkansen | Reserved | 06:12 | 08:11 | $89.97 | |
Train | Shinkansen | Reserved | 06:41 | 08:48 | $89.97 | |
Train | Shinkansen | Reserved | 07:02 | 09:00 | $89.97 | |
Train | Shinkansen JR East | Standard Class | 07:19 | 09:37 | $69.67 | |
Train | Shinkansen JR East | Standard Class | 07:50 | 09:57 | $69.67 | |
Train | Shinkansen JR East | Standard Class | 08:26 | 09:57 | $56.13 | |
Flight | Japan Airlines | Economy | 08:50 | 13:15 | $388.72 | |
Flight | Japan Airlines | Economy | 09:10 | 13:15 | $367.83 | |
Train | Shinkansen | Reserved | 09:30 | 11:28 | $89.97 | |
Train | Shinkansen JR East | Standard Class | 10:00 | 11:31 | $56.13 | |
Train | Shinkansen | Reserved | 10:28 | 12:28 | $89.97 | |
Train | Shinkansen | Reserved | 10:48 | 12:44 | $89.97 | |
Train | Shinkansen JR East | Standard Class | 11:20 | 13:27 | $69.67 | |
Train | Shinkansen | Reserved | 11:47 | 13:44 | $91.29 | |
Bus | Seibubus ZSB3 | Intercity | 12:15 | 16:17 | $29.35 | |
Train | Shinkansen | Reserved | 12:55 | 14:44 | $89.97 | |
Bus | Seibubus ZSB3 | Intercity | 13:15 | 16:57 | $49.32 | |
Train | Shinkansen | Reserved | 13:47 | 15:44 | $89.97 | |
Train | Shinkansen | Reserved | 14:07 | 16:00 | $89.97 |
Travelling between Niigata and Tokyo is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 104.25 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 25.63.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 7 hours to travel between Niigata and Tokyo depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Niigata and Tokyo. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 7m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 26m to reach Tokyo.
Travelling between Niigata and Tokyo can be as cheap as USD 25.63 if you opt for a West Tour Bus AF7 bus and as expensive as USD 104.25 if you buy a Shinkansen JR East Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Niigata to Tokyo.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
West Tour Bus AF7
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $26 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 7m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:19 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:10 PM |
| Departures per day | 22 |
| Distance | 321 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | All Nippon Airways, IBEX Airlines, Japan Airlines, Shinkansen JR East, West Tour Bus AF7 |