The cheapest and fastest coaches from Niigata to Tokyo
Cheapest price
29S$
Average price
36S$
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 52 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Niigata to Tokyo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Niigata to Tokyo will cost around 36S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 29S$.
Of the 9 buses that leave Niigata for Tokyo every day 9 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 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
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.
9662210:30 AM6h40Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist5:10 PMTokyo, Busta Shinjuku29 S$1One-way0 changes
9663311:15 PM6h55Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist6:10 AMTokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)35 S$1One-way0 changes
9663311:45 PM6h25Niigata, Niigata University6:10 AMTokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)35 S$1One-way0 changes
9663311:15 PM7h25Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist6:40 AMTokyo, Station Nihonbashi Exit (JR Expressway Bus Terminal Drop-off Point)35 S$1One-way0 changes
9663311:45 PM6h55Niigata, Niigata University6:40 AMTokyo, Station Nihonbashi Exit (JR Expressway Bus Terminal Drop-off Point)35 S$1One-way0 changes
9663311:45 PM6h25Niigata, Niigata University6:10 AMTokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)35 S$1One-way0 changes
9662210:30 AM6h40Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist5:10 PMTokyo, Busta Shinjuku29 S$1One-way0 changes
9663311:15 PM6h55Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist6:10 AMTokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)35 S$1One-way0 changes
9663311:45 PM6h55Niigata, Niigata University6:40 AMTokyo, Station Nihonbashi Exit (JR Expressway Bus Terminal Drop-off Point)35 S$1One-way0 changes
9663311:45 PM7h25Niigata, Niigata University7:10 AMTokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West39 S$1One-way0 changes
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Live departures
Niigata to Tokyo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Niigata to Tokyo coaches for today, Saturday, 20 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
96633 | 11:15 PM Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist | 7h55 | 7:10 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 changesdirect | |
96633 | 11:15 PM Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist | 6h55 | 6:10 AM Tokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F) | 0 changesdirect | |
96633 | 11:15 PM Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist | 7h25 | 6:40 AM Tokyo, Station Nihonbashi Exit (JR Expressway Bus Terminal Drop-off Point) | 0 changesdirect | |
96634 | 11:35 PM Niigata | 6h05 | 5:40 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
96634 | 11:35 PM Niigata | 7h25 | 7:00 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 changesdirect | |
96633 | 11:45 PM Niigata, Niigata University | 7h25 | 7:10 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 changesdirect | |
96633 | 11:45 PM Niigata, Niigata University | 6h55 | 6:40 AM Tokyo, Station Nihonbashi Exit (JR Expressway Bus Terminal Drop-off Point) | 0 changesdirect | |
96633 | 11:45 PM Niigata, Niigata University | 6h25 | 6:10 AM Tokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F) | 0 changesdirect | |
96634 | 11:50 PM Niigata | 7h10 | 7:00 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 changesdirect | |
96634 | 11:50 PM Niigata | 5h50 | 5:40 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
96622 | 10:30 AM Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist | 6h40 | 5:10 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
96625 | 10:45 PM Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist | 8h15 | 7:00 AM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
96625 | 10:45 PM Niigataeki (Niigata Station) South Exist | 7h30 | 6:15 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Niigata to Tokyo
Buses from Niigata to Tokyo run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 23S$ if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:50, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 255 km distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 255 km |
Average bus duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price 23S$ |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 6:50 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: Willer Express from Niigata to TokyoYou can travel by bus between Niigata to Tokyo with Willer Express for as low as 23S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Niigata to Tokyo coach
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