There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Ginzan-onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Amarumetrain [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
- Take the train from Amarume to Shinjotrain [17754] JR Rikuu-West / ...
6h 45m¥9,525–12,369Drive 205.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Ginzan-onsencar 205.2 km
3h 2m¥3,560–5,143Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagatabus Yamagata
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
8h 30m¥5,270–6,694Bus via Aoyama(Niigata)
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前bus 山形〜新潟
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
8h 39m¥5,525–6,449
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Ginzan-onsen via Yamagata Station and Yamagata Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Sodesaki via Niigata, Amarume and Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Niigata and Ginzan-onsen is 247 km. The road distance is 205.2 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Ginzan-onsen without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ¥9500 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Niigata to Ginzan-onsen, including transfers.
Niigata to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Ginzan-onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Ginzan-onsen is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ¥9500 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7000 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Ginzan-onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Ginzan-onsen via Niigata, Amarume, Shinjo, and Sodesaki in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakusan(Niigata) to Ginzan-onsen via Niigata, Niigata, Yamagata, Yamagata Station, and Yamagata Airport in around 8h 30m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Amarume
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Amarume to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
- yamakobus.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
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Yamagata station.
Niigata to Ginzan-onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Amarume station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Ginzan-onsen is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Niigata to Ginzan-onsen.
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