There are 5 ways to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagatabus Yamagata
5h¥2,840–4,284Train
cheapest- Take the train from Niigata to Imaizumitrain [17347] Benibana
5h 57m¥2,685–4,089Train, bus
- Take the train from Niigata to Tsuruokatrain [186388] Ltd. Exp Inaho 3 / ...
- Take the bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou maebus From Sakata via Esmorl to Yamagata / ...
5h 46m¥3,645–4,869Drive 157.9 km
- Drive from Niigata to Yamagatacar 157.9 km
2h 21m¥2,741–3,960Bus via Aoyama(Niigata)
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前bus 山形〜新潟
5h 9m¥3,095–4,039
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State) is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State) is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Yamagata (State). However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at 県庁前 via 山形駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Yamagata (State). However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Yamagata via Niigata, 今泉 and Akayu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Niigata and Yamagata (State) is 189 km. The road distance is 157.9 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State) without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs ¥2800 - ¥4300.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State), including transfers.
Niigata to Yamagata (State) bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Yamagata (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State) is to bus which takes 5h and costs ¥2800 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2600 - ¥4100 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Yamagata (State), 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
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Imaizumi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- 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 S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,900
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.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
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥190–2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Yamagata (State) bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Yamagata station.
Niigata to Yamagata (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Imaizumi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Yamagata (State) is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Niigata to Yamagata (State).
There are 193+ hotels available in Yamagata (State).