There are 4 ways to get from Tendō to Niigata by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Aoyama(Niigata)
best- Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前bus 山形〜新潟
5h 40m¥2,769–3,657Drive 169.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Tendō to Niigatacar 169.4 km
2h 33m¥2,591–3,743Train
- Take the train from Tendo to Omiya Stationtrain Tsubasa
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
5h 46m¥8,754–11,326Bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigatabus Yamagata
5h 54m¥2,919–4,555
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tendō to Niigata is to bus via Aoyama(Niigata) which costs ¥2700 - ¥3700 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tendō to Niigata is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tendō to Niigata. However, there are services departing from 寒河江街道 and arriving at 新潟駅前 via 山形駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Tendō to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Tendo and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Omiya Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Tendō and Niigata is 179 km. The road distance is 169.4 km.
The best way to get from Tendō to Niigata without a car is to bus via Aoyama(Niigata) which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3700.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Tendō to Niigata, including transfers.
Tendō to Niigata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from 山形駅前 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 via Aoyama(Niigata) which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥8500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Tendō, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
Yamako Bus operates a bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前 once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tendo to Aoyama(Niigata) via Omiya Station and Niigata in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tendo to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–6,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Yamako Bus
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
- Yamako Bus
Bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Tendō to Niigata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at 新潟駅前 station.
Tendō to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya 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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