There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Yamanouchi by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Toppara to Obusebus
3h 57m¥4,050–4,200Drive 165.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Yamanouchicar 165.9 km
2h 12m¥2,883–4,163Train
- Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Yudanakatrain
6h 2m¥5,645–7,569
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Yamanouchi is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Yamanouchi is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Yamanouchi. However, there are services departing from Toppara and arriving at Obuse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Yamanouchi. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Yudanaka via Niigata, Takasaki and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Niigata and Yamanouchi is 358 km. The road distance is 165.9 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Yamanouchi without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥4000 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Niigata to Yamanouchi, including transfers.
Niigata to Yamanouchi bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Toppara station.
Niigata to Yamanouchi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Yamanouchi is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥4000 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Yamanouchi, Nagano, Japan?
Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Toppara to Obuse twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Yudanaka via Niigata, Takasaki, and Nagano in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- nagaden-net.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Yudanaka
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- https://www.nagaden-net.co.jp.e.yv.hp.transer.com/?lang=eng
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Toppara to Obuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Yamanouchi bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Obuse station.
Niigata to Yamanouchi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Yamanouchi is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Niigata to Yamanouchi.
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