There are 4 ways to get from Tendō to Niigata by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Yamagata to Niigatabus Yamagata
5h 36m¥2,869–4,557Bus via 新潟駅前
cheapest- Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前bus 山形〜新潟
5h 36m¥2,769–3,657Train
- Take the train from Tendo to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Amarumetrain
- Take the train from Amarume to Niigatatrain
5h 53m¥3,826–5,252Drive 169.4 km
- Drive from Tendō to Niigatacar 169.4 km
2h 33m¥2,940–4,246
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tendō to Niigata is to bus via 新潟駅前 which costs ¥2700 - ¥3700 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Tendō to Niigata is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tendō to Niigata. However, there are services departing from 寒河江街道 and arriving at Niigata via Yamagata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Tendō to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Tendo and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Shinjo, Amarume and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Tendō and Niigata is 185 km. The road distance is 169.4 km.
The best way to get from Tendō to Niigata without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Tendō to Niigata, including transfers.
Tendō to Niigata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata station.
Tendō to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tendo station.
The best way to get from Tendō to Niigata is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Tendō, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
Yamako Bus operates a bus from Yamagata to Niigata twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,500–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tendo to Aoyama(Niigata) via Shinjo, Amarume, and Niigata in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tendo to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Amarume
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Amarume to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tendō to Niigata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Niigata station.
Tendō to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tendō to Niigata is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Tendō to Niigata.
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