There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Yamagata by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Niigata to Teppomachibus Yamagata
4h 33m¥2,761–4,184Drive 157.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Yamagatacar 157.9 km
2h 21m¥2,708–3,911Train
- Take the train from Niigata to Omiya Stationtrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Yamagatatrain Tsubasa
6h 20m¥8,545–11,269Bus via Aoyama(Niigata)
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus 山形〜新潟
4h 42m¥2,945–3,969
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Yamagata is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Yamagata is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Teppomachi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Yamagata via Niigata and Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Niigata and Yamagata is 182 km. The road distance is 157.9 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Yamagata without a car is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Niigata to Yamagata, including transfers.
Niigata to Yamagata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Yamagata is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥8500 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Niigata, 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, you can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Yamagata via Niigata and Omiya Station in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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
- Yamako Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Niigata to Yamagata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Teppomachi station.
Niigata to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Yamagata is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Niigata to Yamagata.
There are 184+ hotels available in Yamagata.