There are 3 ways to get from Yamanouchi to Niigata by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Obuse to Topparabus
3h 57m¥4,074–4,181Drive 166 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamanouchi to Niigatacar 166 km
2h 12m¥2,883–4,164Train
- Take the train from Yudanaka to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain Max
5h 19m¥5,733–7,567
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamanouchi to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Yamanouchi to Niigata is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamanouchi to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Obuse and arriving at Toppara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamanouchi to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Yudanaka and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Nagano, Takasaki and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Yamanouchi and Niigata is 201 km. The road distance is 166 km.
The best way to get from Yamanouchi to Niigata without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥4000 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Yamanouchi to Niigata, including transfers.
Yamanouchi to Niigata bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Obuse station.
Yamanouchi to Niigata train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), depart from Yudanaka station.
The best way to get from Yamanouchi to Niigata is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥4000 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Yamanouchi, Nagano, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Obuse to Toppara twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yudanaka to Aoyama(Niigata) via Nagano, Takasaki, and Niigata in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- nagaden-net.co.jp
Train from Yudanaka to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- https://www.nagaden-net.co.jp.e.yv.hp.transer.com/?lang=eng
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Obuse to Toppara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamanouchi to Niigata bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Toppara station.
Yamanouchi to Niigata train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamanouchi to Niigata is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Yamanouchi to Niigata.
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