Day trip from Ōta to Niigata
Niigata lies 269 km (167 mi) north of Ōta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 269 km (167 mi) apart, Niigata is a realistic day trip from Ōta: about 4 h 23 min each way by road.
| Ōta | Niigata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 748,081 | 797,591 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Niigata
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Staying in Niigata
Our booking partner lists 73 places to stay in Niigata. Of the 68 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (42). Across 40 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 48,532 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Niigata from Ōta?
269 km (167 mi) in a straight line, north of Ōta; by road roughly 329 km (204 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ōta to Niigata by road?
About 4 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ōta and Niigata?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Niigata?
Our booking partner lists 73 places to stay in Niigata, bookable on this site.
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.