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How to get fromNiigata to Obanazawaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Obanazawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Niigata to Amarumetrain train [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Amarume to Shinjotrain train [17754] JR Rikuu-West / ...
    6h 37m
    ¥3,385–4,649

  2. Drive 194.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata to Obanazawacar car 194.6 km
    2h 48m
    ¥3,380–4,882

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前bus bus 山形〜新潟
    7h 33m
    ¥3,735–4,909

  4. Bus via Sendai

    1. Take the bus from Niigata to Hirosedoribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Obanazawa Machiai-jobus bus Shinjo / ...
    7h 56m
    ¥5,090–7,914

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  • Distance: 225.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Obanazawa, Japan?

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Obanazawa Machiai-jo via Niigata, Amarume, Shinjo, and Shinjo in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, Yamako Bus operates a bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前 once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,900–3,700 and the journey takes 3h 36m.

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