There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Tendō by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagatabus Yamagata
5h 46m¥3,010–4,504Drive 169.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Tendōcar 169.8 km
2h 32m¥2,946–4,255Train
- Take the train from Niigata to Amarumetrain
- Take the train from Amarume to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Tendo-Minamitrain
6h 48m¥3,845–5,319Bus via Aoyama(Niigata)
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前bus 山形〜新潟
5h 53m¥3,275–4,269
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Tendō is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Tendō is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Tendō. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at 五日町 via 山形駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Tendō. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Tendo-Minami via Niigata, Amarume and Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Niigata and Tendō is 200 km. The road distance is 169.8 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Tendō without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Niigata to Tendō, including transfers.
Niigata to Tendō bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Tendō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Tendō is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Tendō, 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, you can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Tendo-Minami via Niigata, Amarume, and Shinjo in around 6h 48m.
- 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/
Train from Shinjo to Tendo-Minami
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Tendō bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Yamagata station.
Niigata to Tendō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Amarume station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Tendō is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Niigata to Tendō.
There are 144+ hotels available in Tendō.