There are 4 ways to get from Niigata Station to Yamagata (Station) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagatabus Yamagata
3h 34m¥2,700–4,000Train
cheapest- Take the train from Niigata to Imaizumitrain [17347] Benibana
4h 24m¥2,542–3,745Drive 150.9 km
- Drive from Niigata Station to Yamagata (Station)car 150.9 km
2h 17m¥2,613–3,775Bus via 新潟駅前
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前bus 山形〜新潟
3h 38m¥2,900–3,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Station to Yamagata (Station) is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Station to Yamagata (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Niigata and arriving at Yamagata. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata Station to Yamagata (Station). 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 (Station) is 182 km. The road distance is 150.9 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Yamagata (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
The bus from Niigata to Yamagata takes 3h 34m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Niigata Station to Yamagata (Station) bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata Station to Yamagata (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Yamagata (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 34m 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 (Station), Yamagata, Japan?
Yamako Bus operates a bus from Niigata to Yamagata twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,700–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 34m. 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
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Imaizumi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata Station to Yamagata (Station) bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Yamagata station.
Niigata Station to Yamagata (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Imaizumi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Station to Yamagata (Station) is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Niigata Station to Yamagata (Station).
There are 194+ hotels available in Yamagata (Station).