What is the cheapest way to get from Niigata to Yamanashi?

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Yamanashi is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Niigata to Yamanashi?

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Yamanashi is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct bus between Niigata and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Yamanashi station. However, there are services departing from Toppara and arriving at Kofu Station via Nagano Station and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Niigata and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Yamanashishi via Niigata and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Niigata to Yamanashi?

The distance between Niigata and Yamanashi is 424 km. The road distance is 323.1 km.

How do I travel from Niigata to Yamanashi without a car?

The best way to get from Niigata to Yamanashi without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

How long does it take to get from Niigata to Yamanashi?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Niigata to Yamanashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Yamanashi bus from?

Niigata to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Toppara station.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Yamanashi train from?

Niigata to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.

Train or bus from Niigata to Yamanashi?

The best way to get from Niigata to Yamanashi is to train which takes 6h and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥16000 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Niigata to Yamanashi bus arrive?

Niigata to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.

Where does the Niigata to Yamanashi train arrive?

Niigata to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Niigata to Yamanashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Yamanashi is 323 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Niigata to Yamanashi.

Where can I stay near Yamanashi?

There are 848+ hotels available in Yamanashi.

Niigata to Yamanashi - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamanashishitrain Kaiji / ...
6h
¥6,245–8,669
Drive 323.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Niigata to Yamanashicar 323.1 km
5h 2m
¥5,612–8,106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus
2. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Stationbus
11h 6m
¥9,340–15,880
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Toppara to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 高尾 Takaotrain Jc
3. Take the train from 高尾 Takao to 山梨市 Yamanashishitrain Co
9h 49m
¥6,200–11,755

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Distance: 423.6 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Yamanashishi via Niigata and Tōkyō Station in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toppara to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Nagano, Nagano Station, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Kofu Station, and 甲府 Kōfu in around 11h 6m.

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