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Discover the Japan Rail PassCheapest price on Sep 30
RM62
Average ticket price on Sep 30
RM62
Fastest journey on Sep 30
1 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Sep 30
1 h 48 m
Trains on Sep 30
24
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 RM62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only RM62.
On Wed, Sep 30, we found 24 trains from Niigata to Tokyo, including 24 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 30 the direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Wed, Sep 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.
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The table below shows live departures for Niigata to Tokyo trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toki 300 | 6:12 AM Niigata | 1h59 | 8:11 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 302 | 6:40 AM Niigata | 2h04 | 8:44 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 304 | 7:02 AM Niigata | 1h58 | 9:00 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 306 | 7:24 AM Niigata | 2h16 | 9:40 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 308 | 7:56 AM Niigata | 2h07 | 10:03 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 310 | 8:33 AM Niigata | 1h56 | 10:29 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 312 | 9:13 AM Niigata | 1h31 | 10:44 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 314 | 9:30 AM Niigata | 1h58 | 11:28 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 316 | 10:28 AM Niigata | 2h00 | 12:28 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 318 | 11:25 AM Niigata | 2h03 | 1:28 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 320 | 12:27 PM Niigata | 2h01 | 2:28 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 322 | 1:23 PM Niigata | 2h05 | 3:28 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 324 | 2:27 PM Niigata | 2h01 | 4:28 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 326 | 3:17 PM Niigata | 1h43 | 5:00 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 328 | 3:38 PM Niigata | 2h02 | 5:40 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 330 | 4:30 PM Niigata | 2h10 | 6:40 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 332 | 5:04 PM Niigata | 1h56 | 7:00 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 334 | 5:26 PM Niigata | 2h10 | 7:36 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 336 | 5:50 PM Niigata | 2h02 | 7:52 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 338 | 6:18 PM Niigata | 1h54 | 8:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 340 | 6:58 PM Niigata | 1h58 | 8:56 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 342 | 7:42 PM Niigata | 2h10 | 9:52 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 344 | 8:31 PM Niigata | 1h57 | 10:28 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 346 | 9:40 PM Niigata | 2h00 | 11:40 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 1 | |||||
Toki 300 | 6:12 AM Niigata | 1h59 | 8:11 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 302 | 6:40 AM Niigata | 2h04 | 8:44 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 304 | 7:02 AM Niigata | 1h58 | 9:00 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 306 | 7:24 AM Niigata | 2h16 | 9:40 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 308 | 7:56 AM Niigata | 2h07 | 10:03 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 310 | 8:33 AM Niigata | 1h56 | 10:29 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 312 | 9:13 AM Niigata | 1h31 | 10:44 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 314 | 9:30 AM Niigata | 1h58 | 11:28 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 316 | 10:28 AM Niigata | 2h00 | 12:28 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 318 | 11:25 AM Niigata | 2h03 | 1:28 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 320 | 12:27 PM Niigata | 2h01 | 2:28 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 322 | 1:23 PM Niigata | 2h05 | 3:28 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 324 | 2:27 PM Niigata | 2h01 | 4:28 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 326 | 3:17 PM Niigata | 1h43 | 5:00 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 328 | 3:38 PM Niigata | 2h02 | 5:40 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 330 | 4:30 PM Niigata | 2h10 | 6:40 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 332 | 5:04 PM Niigata | 1h56 | 7:00 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 334 | 5:26 PM Niigata | 2h10 | 7:36 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 336 | 5:50 PM Niigata | 2h02 | 7:52 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 338 | 6:18 PM Niigata | 1h54 | 8:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 340 | 6:58 PM Niigata | 1h58 | 8:56 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 342 | 7:42 PM Niigata | 2h10 | 9:52 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 344 | 8:31 PM Niigata | 1h57 | 10:28 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Toki 346 | 9:40 PM Niigata | 2h00 | 11:40 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Niigata to Tokyo run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at RM59 but you can travel from only RM22 by bus.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:01, the last at 10:34. The fastest train covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price RM59 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 3:01 AM |
Last train 10:34 AM |
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Tokyo is costly versus many Asian cities, but transit is efficient and food ranges from cheap chains to luxury dining. Hotels in central areas are the main expense.
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Tokyo Station -> Tokyo Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Niigata to Tokyo by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tokyo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Niigata to Tokyo trains use the Niigata Station to Tokyo Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Niigata and Tokyo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Niigata Station is 3 km from Niigata city centre. Public transport options include:
Niigata Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available within the station.
Free Wi-Fi available in designated areas. ATMs are aTMs available near main entrances.
Ticket office support is available at Niigata Station.
Available at Niigata Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Niigata Station: Station equipped with elevators and ramps for accessibility.
Tokyo Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Numerous dining options, including Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo Sweets Land, and various cafes and restaurants.
Free Wi-Fi available in certain areas; some cafes and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi. ATMs are multiple ATMs available, including Japan Post Bank ATMs and other major banks.
Ticket office support is available at Tokyo Station.
Available at Tokyo Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tokyo Station: Elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms available; nursing rooms and baby changing facilities provided.
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