Buses to Niigata
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Niigata, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niigata to Nagaoka | Japan | 55 km (34 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Niigata to Aizu-Wakamatsu | Japan | 93 km (58 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Niigata to Jōetsu | Japan | 112 km (69 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Niigata to Tsuruoka | Japan | 112 km (70 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Niigata to Yamagata | Japan | 121 km (75 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Niigata to Fukushima | Japan | 127 km (79 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Niigata to Sakata | Japan | 131 km (82 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Niigata to Kōriyama | Japan | 132 km (82 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Niigata to Nasushiobara | Japan | 139 km (86 mi) | about 2 h 44 min |
| Niigata to Nagano | Japan | 161 km (100 mi) | about 3 h 8 min |
| Niigata to Sendai | Japan | 164 km (102 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Niigata to Utsunomiya | Japan | 168 km (105 mi) | about 3 h 16 min |
| Niigata to Tokyo | Japan | 255 km (158 mi) | about 4 h 49 min |
| Niigata to Yokohama | Japan | 282 km (175 mi) | about 5 h 19 min |
| Niigata to Osaka | Japan | 479 km (298 mi) | about 8 h 51 min |
| Niigata to Nagoya | Japan | 360 km (223 mi) | about 6 h 42 min |
| Niigata to Sapporo | Japan | 604 km (376 mi) | about 11 h 6 min |
| Niigata to Fukuoka | Japan | 914 km (568 mi) | about 16 h 39 min |
| Niigata to Kawasaki | Japan | 274 km (170 mi) | about 5 h 10 min |
| Niigata to Kobe | Japan | 499 km (310 mi) | about 9 h 12 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.