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How to get fromShinjō to Niigataby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shinjō to Niigata by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Shinjo to Yamagatatrain train Tsubasa
    2. Take the bus from Yamagata to Niigatabus bus Yamagata
    5h 47m
    ¥3,616–5,544

  2. Drive  191.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shinjō to Niigatacar car 191.9 km
    2h 50m
    ¥2,918–4,214

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Shinjo to Omiya Stationtrain train Tsubasa
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    6h 20m
    ¥9,439–12,202

  4. Train, bus via 新潟駅前

    1. Take the train from Shinjo to Yamagatatrain train Tsubasa
    2. Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前bus bus 山形〜新潟
    5h 47m
    ¥3,516–4,644

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shinjo to Hirosedori Ichibanchobus bus Shinjo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigata Bandai City Bus Centerbus bus
    8h 7m
    ¥5,525–7,940

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  • Distance: 231.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Shinjō, Yamagata, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

You can take a train from Shinjo to Aoyama(Niigata) via Omiya Station and Niigata in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjo to Hakusan Koen mae via Hirosedori, Niigata Bandai City Bus Center, and Bandai City in around 8h 7m.

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