There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Yonezawa by bus, train, car, or night bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Niigata to Nanyo Shiyakushobus Yamagata
5h 26m¥2,681–4,634Drive 131 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Yonezawacar 131 km
1h 56m¥2,248–3,247Train
- Take the train from Niigata to Omiya Stationtrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Yonezawatrain Tsubasa
5h 44m¥7,845–10,269Bus, night bus
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前bus 山形〜新潟
- Take the nightbus from Yamagata Station to Yonezawa Stationnightbus
7h 4m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Yonezawa is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Yonezawa is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Yonezawa. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Nanyo Shiyakusho via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Yonezawa. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Yonezawa via Niigata and Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Niigata and Yonezawa is 170 km. The road distance is 131 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Yonezawa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs ¥2600 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Niigata to Yonezawa, including transfers.
Niigata to Yonezawa bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Yonezawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Yonezawa is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs ¥2600 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Yonezawa, Japan?
Yamako Bus operates a bus from Niigata to Nanyo Shiyakusho twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,300–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Yonezawa via Niigata and Omiya Station in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Yonezawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Nanyo Shiyakusho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.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
- Yamako Bus
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Yamagata Station to Yonezawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Niigata to Yonezawa bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Nanyo Shiyakusho station.
Niigata to Yonezawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Yonezawa is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Niigata to Yonezawa.
There are 52+ hotels available in Yonezawa.