4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Tokyo to Niigata
Cheapest price
36S$
Average price
44S$
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Tokyo to Niigata is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tokyo to Niigata will cost around 44S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 36S$.
Of the 10 buses that leave Tokyo for Niigata every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 20 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.
9664010:30 AM7h35Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:05 PMNiigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist36 S$1One-way0 changes- 9664011:15 AM6h50Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku6:05 PMNiigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist36 S$1One-way0 changes
- 10144710:50 PM6h30Tokyo5:20 AMNiigata, Niigata University41 S$1One-way0 changes
- 10144710:50 PM7h00Tokyo5:50 AMNiigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist41 S$1One-way0 changes
- 9664910:20 PM6h55Tokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)5:15 AMNiigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist45 S$1One-way0 changes
- 10144710:50 PM6h30Tokyo5:20 AMNiigata, Niigata University41 S$1One-way0 changes
- 9664011:15 AM6h50Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku6:05 PMNiigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist36 S$1One-way0 changes
- 9664910:20 PM6h55Tokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)5:15 AMNiigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist45 S$1One-way0 changes
- 10144710:50 PM7h00Tokyo5:50 AMNiigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist41 S$1One-way0 changes
- 10144710:00 PM7h20Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South5:20 AMNiigata, Niigata University47 S$1One-way0 changes
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Live departures
Tokyo to Niigata bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Niigata coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday, 30 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96640 | 10:30 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 7h35 | 6:05 PM Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist | 0 changesdirect | |
| 96640 | 11:15 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 6h50 | 6:05 PM Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist | 0 changesdirect | |
| 96649 | 9:20 PM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 7h55 | 5:15 AM Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist | 0 changesdirect | |
| 101447 | 9:40 PM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 8h10 | 5:50 AM Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist | 0 changesdirect | |
| 101447 | 9:40 PM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 7h40 | 5:20 AM Niigata, Niigata University | 0 changesdirect | |
| 101447 | 10:00 PM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 7h50 | 5:50 AM Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist | 0 changesdirect | |
| 101447 | 10:00 PM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 7h20 | 5:20 AM Niigata, Niigata University | 0 changesdirect | |
| 96649 | 10:20 PM Tokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F) | 6h55 | 5:15 AM Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist | 0 changesdirect | |
| 101447 | 10:50 PM Tokyo | 6h30 | 5:20 AM Niigata, Niigata University | 0 changesdirect | |
| 101447 | 10:50 PM Tokyo | 7h00 | 5:50 AM Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tokyo to Niigata
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Buses from Tokyo to Niigata run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 36S$ if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:30, the last at 21:50. The fastest coach covers the 255 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 255 km |
Average bus duration 7h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price 36S$ |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
Bus providers: Willer Express from Tokyo to NiigataYou can travel by bus between Tokyo to Niigata with Willer Express for as low as 36S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Tokyo to Niigata coach
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- Cancellations may incur fees
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- Up to two pieces of luggage may be checked per passenger.
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