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Results from Tokyo to Niigata on Wednesday, 24 April 2024
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How to get from Tokyo to Niigata
The easiest way to travel from Tokyo to Niigata is by train.
How far is Tokyo from Niigata?
The travel distance between Tokyo and Niigata is 300 km. There is no direct flight from Tokyo to Niigata, the only option to travel is by train.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Niigata?
It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hour 15 minutes to get from Tokyo to Niigata by train, depending on the service.
What types of trains operate the route Tokyo to Niigata?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Tokyo to Niigata.
JR East operates the Joetsu Shinkansen high-speed train between Tokyo and Niigata.
There are two types of services on the Joetsu Shinkansen: Toki is the semi-fast service stopping at the major stations and Tanigawa is the local service stopping at all stations.
Shinkansen trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Shinkansen trains offer three passengers classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.
Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars. Travellers with Non-reserved Seat tickets are allowed to take any seat available in the Ordinary Cars designated as Non-reserved.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where does the train from Tokyo to Niigata depart?
Trains on the Joetsu Shinkansen line depart from Tokyo Station located in Chiyoda, Tokyo.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where does the train from Tokyo to Niigata arrive?
Trains on the Joetsu Shinkansen line arrive at Niigata Station located in Chuo-ku, Niigata.
Where to travel next from Niigata?
From Niigata, you can travel by train to Tokyo on the Joetsu Shinkansen.