What is the cheapest way to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State) is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State)?

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State) is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct bus between Niigata and Yamagata (State)?

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 4h 57m.

How far is it from Niigata to Yamagata (State)?

The distance between Niigata and Yamagata (State) is 187 km. The road distance is 157.9 km.

How do I travel from Niigata to Yamagata (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4300.

How long does it take to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State)?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Yamagata (State) bus from?

Niigata to Yamagata (State) bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Niigata station.

Where does the Niigata to Yamagata (State) bus arrive?

Niigata to Yamagata (State) bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Yamagata station.

Can I drive from Niigata to Yamagata (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Yamagata (State) is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Niigata to Yamagata (State).

Where can I stay near Yamagata (State)?

There are 183+ hotels available in Yamagata (State).

Niigata to Yamagata (State) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Yamagata (State) by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagatabus Yamagata
4h 57m
¥2,811–4,254
Drive 157.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Niigata to Yamagatacar 157.9 km
2h 21m
¥2,417–3,491
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Niigata to Tsuruokatrain Inaho / ...
2. Take the bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou maebus From Sakata via Esmorl to Yamagata / ...
5h 52m
¥3,645–4,869
Bus via Aoyama(Niigata)
1. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前bus 山形〜新潟
5h 9m
¥3,095–4,039

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Distance: 187.1 km
Duration: 4h 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.

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