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How to get fromNiigata to Yuzawaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain train Inaho
    2. Take the train from Akita to Yuzawatrain train Oouhonsen
    7h 8m
    ¥5,345–7,569

  2. Drive  242.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata to Yuzawacar car 242.2 km
    3h 34m
    ¥3,716–5,367

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Niigata to Hirosedoribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kadobus bus Greenliner
    9h 24m
    ¥8,161–9,884

  4. Bus via Yamagata

    1. Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kadobus bus
    10h 34m
    ¥7,945–9,669

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  • Distance: 365 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Yuzawa, Akita, Japan?

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Yuzawa via Niigata and Akita in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ue Tokoro to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado via Niigata, Niigata, and Hirose-dori Ichibancho in around 9h 24m.

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