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Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
7 h 1 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Niigata to Tokyo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Niigata to Tokyo will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 8 buses that leave Niigata for Tokyo on Thu, May 07, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 7 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 7 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9663311:45 PM6h55Niigata, Niigata University6:40 AMTokyo, Station Nihonbashi Exit (JR Expressway Bus Terminal Drop-off Point)$331One-way0 transfers- 9663311:15 PM7h25Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist6:40 AMTokyo, Station Nihonbashi Exit (JR Expressway Bus Terminal Drop-off Point)$331One-way0 transfers
- 9663311:15 PM6h55Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist6:10 AMTokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)$331One-way0 transfers
- 9663311:45 PM6h25Niigata, Niigata University6:10 AMTokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)$331One-way0 transfers
- 9662510:45 PM7h30Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist6:15 AMTokyo, Busta Shinjuku$361One-way0 transfers
- 9663311:45 PM6h25Niigata, Niigata University6:10 AMTokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)$331One-way0 transfers
- 9663311:45 PM6h55Niigata, Niigata University6:40 AMTokyo, Station Nihonbashi Exit (JR Expressway Bus Terminal Drop-off Point)$331One-way0 transfers
- 9663311:15 PM6h55Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist6:10 AMTokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)$331One-way0 transfers
- 9663311:15 PM7h25Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist6:40 AMTokyo, Station Nihonbashi Exit (JR Expressway Bus Terminal Drop-off Point)$331One-way0 transfers
- 9663311:45 PM7h25Niigata, Niigata University7:10 AMTokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West$381One-way0 transfers
Niigata to Tokyo Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
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