What is the cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Niigata?

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Niigata is to bus via 新潟駅前 which costs ¥2500 - ¥3300 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yamagata to Niigata?

The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Niigata is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.

Is there a direct bus between Yamagata and Niigata?

No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Niigata. However, there are services departing from 鉄砲町 and arriving at 新潟駅前 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Yamagata and Niigata?

No, there is no direct train from Yamagata 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 to Niigata?

The distance between Yamagata and Niigata is 163 km. The road distance is 157.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamagata to Niigata without a car is to bus via 新潟駅前 which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3300.

How long does it take to get from Yamagata to Niigata?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Yamagata to Niigata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Niigata bus from?

Yamagata to Niigata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from 鉄砲町 station.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Niigata train from?

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

Train or bus from Yamagata to Niigata?

The best way to get from Yamagata to Niigata is to bus via 新潟駅前 which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Yamagata to Niigata bus arrive?

Yamagata to Niigata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at 新潟駅前 station.

Where does the Yamagata to Niigata train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yamagata to Niigata?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Niigata is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Yamagata to Niigata.

Where can I stay near Niigata?

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

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

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Bus via 新潟駅前
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1. Take the bus from 鉄砲町 to 新潟駅前bus 山形〜新潟
3h 53m
¥2,523–3,256
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 157.8 km
1. Drive from Yamagata to Niigatacar 157.8 km
2h 21m
¥2,740–3,958
Bus
1. Take the bus from Teppomachi to Niigatabus Yamagata
3h 53m
¥2,614–4,250

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Distance: 162.5 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

Yamako Bus operates a bus from 鉄砲町 to 新潟駅前 once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,300–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yamagata to Aoyama(Niigata) via Zao, Yonezawa, and Niigata in around 5h 45m.

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