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How to get fromYamanashi to Niigataby train, night bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Saitama

    best
    1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Shinjuku Stationtrain train Kaiji / ...
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    5h 16m
    ¥6,181–8,108

  2. Drive  323 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yamanashi to Niigatacar car 323 km
    5h 1m
    ¥4,958–7,162

  3. Train, night bus

    1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Shinjuku Stationtrain train Kaiji / ...
    2. Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigatanightbus night bus Wg5153
    10h 4m
    ¥7,291–12,408

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Tachikawatrain train
    2. Take the train from 立川 Tachikawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Jc
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Niigatatrain train Max
    5h 35m
    ¥6,305–8,765

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  • Distance: 410.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Yamanashishi to Aoyama(Niigata) via Shinjuku Station, Omiya Station, and Niigata in around 5h 16m.

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