There are 4 ways to get from Myōkō to Ginzan-onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Omiya Stationtrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Oishidatrain Tsubasa
8h 19m¥9,981–13,305Drive 337.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Myōkō to Ginzan-onsencar 337.1 km
4h 32m¥5,842–8,438Train, bus
- Take the train from Arai(Niigata) to Niigatatrain
- Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagatabus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
10h 29m¥7,457–9,419Bus
- Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
11h 59m¥7,590–10,524
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Myōkō to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Myōkō to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Myōkō station to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Takada Station and arriving at Ginzan-onsen via 新潟駅前, Yamagata Station and Yamagata Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Myōkō to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Arai(Niigata) and arriving at Oishida via Joetsumyoko and Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Myōkō and Ginzan-onsen is 628 km. The road distance is 337.1 km.
The best way to get from Myōkō to Ginzan-onsen without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Myōkō to Ginzan-onsen, including transfers.
Myōkō to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Takada Station.
Myōkō to Ginzan-onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Joetsumyoko station.
The best way to get from Myōkō to Ginzan-onsen is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 11h 59m.
What companies run services between Myōkō, Niigata, Japan and Ginzan-onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Arai(Niigata) to Ginzan-onsen via Joetsumyoko, Omiya Station, Oishida, and Ōishida-eki in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arai(Niigata) to Ginzan-onsen via Takada(Niigata), Takada Station, Niigata Eki-Mae, 新潟駅前, 山形駅前, Yamagata Station, and Yamagata Airport in around 11h 59m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Joetsumyoko to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Oishida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Arai(Niigata) to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,700
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Myōkō to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Niigata Eki-Mae station.
Myōkō to Ginzan-onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Myōkō to Ginzan-onsen is 337 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Myōkō to Ginzan-onsen.
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