There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Yamanashi (State) by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kōfutrain Kaiji / ...
6h 11m¥6,345–8,869Drive 328 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Kōfucar 328 km
4h 32m¥5,697–8,229Bus
- Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Stationbus
10h 41m¥9,100–15,500Night bus, train
- Take the night bus from Toppara to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
- Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 高尾 Takaotrain Jc
- Take the train from 高尾 Takao to 甲府 Kōfutrain Co
10h 3m¥6,400–11,955
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Yamanashi (State) is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Yamanashi (State) is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Yamanashi (State) 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 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Yamanashi (State). However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Kōfu via Niigata and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Niigata and Yamanashi (State) is 435 km. The road distance is 328 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Yamanashi (State) without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Niigata to Yamanashi (State), including transfers.
Niigata to Yamanashi (State) bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Toppara station.
Niigata to Yamanashi (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Yamanashi (State) is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥16000 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Yamanashi (State), Japan?
You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Kōfu via Niigata and Tōkyō Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toppara to Kofu Station via Nagano, Nagano Station, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 10h 41m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 高尾 Takao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 高尾 Takao to 甲府 Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Toppara to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Toppara to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–9,500
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- Relax (front area)
- ¥4,500–8,500
- Relax (ladies seat)
- ¥4,500–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Yamanashi (State) bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.
Niigata to Yamanashi (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Yamanashi (State) is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Niigata to Yamanashi (State).
There are 295+ hotels available in Yamanashi (State).