Trains to Niigata
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
No railway station in Niigata is recorded in Wikidata. Rail options below are for the nearest cities that do have one; the last leg is by road.
Rail routes from Niigata
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niigata to Aizu-Wakamatsu | Japan | 93 km (58 mi) | about 31 min |
| Niigata to Jōetsu | Japan | 112 km (69 mi) | about 37 min |
| Niigata to Tsuruoka | Japan | 112 km (70 mi) | about 37 min |
| Niigata to Fukushima | Japan | 127 km (79 mi) | about 42 min |
| Niigata to Sakata | Japan | 131 km (82 mi) | about 43 min |
| Niigata to Kōriyama | Japan | 132 km (82 mi) | about 43 min |
| Niigata to Nasushiobara | Japan | 139 km (86 mi) | about 46 min |
| Niigata to Sendai | Japan | 164 km (102 mi) | about 54 min |
| Niigata to Utsunomiya | Japan | 168 km (105 mi) | about 55 min |
| Niigata to Kiryū | Japan | 171 km (106 mi) | about 56 min |
| Niigata to Takasaki | Japan | 177 km (110 mi) | about 58 min |
| Niigata to Ashikaga | Japan | 180 km (112 mi) | about 59 min |
| Niigata to Tokyo | Japan | 255 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Niigata to Yokohama | Japan | 282 km (175 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Niigata to Osaka | Japan | 479 km (298 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Niigata to Nagoya | Japan | 360 km (223 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Niigata to Sapporo | Japan | 604 km (376 mi) | about 3 h 19 min |
| Niigata to Fukuoka | Japan | 914 km (568 mi) | about 5 h |
| Niigata to Kawasaki | Japan | 274 km (170 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Niigata to Kobe | Japan | 499 km (310 mi) | about 2 h 44 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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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.
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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.