What is the cheapest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata?

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata is to bus via 新潟駅前 which costs ¥2500 - ¥3300 and takes 3h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata?

The fastest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.

Is there a direct bus between Yamagata (Station) and Niigata?

No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Niigata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Yamagata (Station) and Niigata?

No, there is no direct train from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Zao, Yonezawa and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata?

The distance between Yamagata (Station) and Niigata is 170 km. The road distance is 157.5 km.

How do I travel from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata without a car?

The best way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥2600 - ¥4300.

How long does it take to get from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamagata (Station) to Niigata bus from?

Yamagata (Station) to Niigata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata station.

Where do I catch the Yamagata (Station) to Niigata train from?

Yamagata (Station) to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Zao station.

Train or bus from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata?

The best way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥2600 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Yamagata (Station) to Niigata bus arrive?

Yamagata (Station) to Niigata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Niigata station.

Where does the Yamagata (Station) to Niigata train arrive?

Yamagata (Station) to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yonezawa station.

Can I drive from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata (Station) to Niigata is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata.

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Yamagata (Station) to Niigata - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yamagata (Station) to Niigata by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Yamagata to Niigatabus Yamagata
3h 57m
¥2,643–4,250
Bus via 新潟駅前
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前bus 山形〜新潟
3h 57m
¥2,553–3,293
Train
1. Take the train from Zao to Yonezawatrain [17026] Jr Yamagata
2. Take the train from Yonezawa to Niigatatrain [17353] Benibana
5h 45m
¥3,068–4,372
Drive 157.5 km
1. Drive from Yamagata (Station) to Niigatacar 157.5 km
2h 22m
¥2,735–3,951

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Distance: 170.3 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Yamagata (Station), Yamagata, 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 Yamagata to Aoyama(Niigata) via Zao, Yonezawa, and Niigata in around 5h 45m.

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