There are 4 ways to get from Ginzan-onsen to Niigata by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjo to Amarumetrain [17764] JR Rikuu-West / ...
- Take the train from Amarume to Niigatatrain [186381] Ltd. Exp Inaho 2 / ...
6h 53m¥3,580–5,490Drive 204.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Ginzan-onsen to Niigatacar 204.9 km
3h 2m¥3,556–5,136Bus
- Take the bus from Ginzan-onsen to Yamagata Airportbus
- Take the bus from Yamagata to Niigatabus Yamagata
7h 47m¥5,120–6,750Bus via 新潟駅前
- Take the bus from Ginzan-onsen to Yamagata Airportbus
- Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前bus 山形〜新潟
7h 47m¥5,020–5,850
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ginzan-onsen to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ginzan-onsen to Niigata is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ginzan-onsen to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Ginzan-onsen and arriving at Niigata via Yamagata Airport and Yamagata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Ginzan-onsen to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Oishida and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Shinjo, Amarume and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Ginzan-onsen and Niigata is 244 km. The road distance is 204.9 km.
The best way to get from Ginzan-onsen to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Ginzan-onsen to Niigata, including transfers.
Ginzan-onsen to Niigata bus services, operated by Yamagata Airport Tourism Liner, depart from Ginzan-onsen station.
Ginzan-onsen to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjo station.
The best way to get from Ginzan-onsen to Niigata is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7000 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Ginzan-onsen, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
You can take a bus from 銀山温泉 to Aoyama(Niigata) via Jr大石田駅, Oishida, Shinjo, Amarume, and Niigata in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ginzan-onsen to Aoyama(Niigata) via Yamagata Airport, Yamagata Station, Yamagata, Niigata, and Niigata in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjo to Amarume
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Amarume to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Bus from Ginzan-onsen to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
Bus from Ginzan-onsen to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Ginzan-onsen to Niigata bus services, operated by Yamagata Airport Tourism Liner, arrive at Yamagata Airport station.
Ginzan-onsen to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Amarume station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ginzan-onsen to Niigata is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Ginzan-onsen to Niigata.
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