There are 4 ways to get from Niigata Station to Yamagata by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Niigata to Teppomachibus Yamagata
3h 30m¥2,700–4,000Train
cheapest- Take the train from Niigata to Imaizumitrain [17347] Benibana
4h 24m¥2,542–3,745Drive 151.5 km
- Drive from Niigata Station to Yamagatacar 151.5 km
2h 16m¥2,631–3,800Bus via 新潟駅前
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus 山形〜新潟
3h 31m¥2,800–3,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Station to Yamagata is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Station to Yamagata is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Niigata and arriving at Teppomachi. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata Station to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Yamagata via 今泉 and Akayu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Niigata Station and Yamagata is 180 km. The road distance is 151.5 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Yamagata without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
The bus from Niigata to Teppomachi takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Niigata Station to Yamagata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata Station to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Yamagata is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2500 - ¥3800 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Niigata Station, Japan and Yamagata, Japan?
Yamako Bus operates a bus from Niigata to Teppomachi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,700–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Imaizumi once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,800–2,400 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Imaizumi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Teppomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata Station to Yamagata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Teppomachi station.
Niigata Station to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Imaizumi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Station to Yamagata is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Niigata Station to Yamagata.
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