There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Yuzawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Amarumetrain
- Take the train from Amarume to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Yuzawatrain
7h 3m¥3,995–5,519Bus, train
- Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagatabus
- Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Yuzawatrain
8h 49m¥4,745–6,869Drive 242.2 km
- Drive from Niigata to Yuzawacar 242.2 km
3h 34m¥4,206–6,075Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata to Hirosedoribus
- Take the bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kadobus Greenliner
9h 27m¥8,190–9,914
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Yuzawa is to train which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Yuzawa is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Yuzawa. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado via Hirose-dori Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Yuzawa. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Yuzawa via Niigata, Amarume and Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Niigata and Yuzawa is 264 km. The road distance is 242.2 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Yuzawa without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Niigata to Yuzawa, including transfers.
Niigata to Yuzawa bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Yuzawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Yuzawa is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥10000 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Yuzawa, Akita, Japan?
You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Yuzawa via Niigata, Amarume, and Shinjo in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakusan(Niigata) to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado via Niigata, Niigata, and Hirose-dori Ichibancho in around 9h 27m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Amarume
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Amarume to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yamagata to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Hirosedori
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Yuzawa bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Hirosedori station.
Niigata to Yuzawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Amarume station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Yuzawa is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Niigata to Yuzawa.
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