There are 5 ways to get from Yamanouchi to Yuzawa by train, bus, or car
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Train via Saitama
best- Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Kitakamitrain
- Take the train from Kitakami to Yokotetrain
9h 35m¥11,193–14,687Drive 404.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamanouchi to Yuzawacar 404.3 km
5h 42m¥7,014–10,131Bus, train
- Take the bus from Obuse to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前bus
- Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Yuzawatrain
12h 55m¥8,874–10,481Train
- Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain
- Take the train from Niigata to Amarumetrain
- Take the train from Amarume to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Yuzawatrain
11h 59m¥7,943–10,747Bus
- Take the bus from Obuse to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the bus from Niigata to Hirosedoribus
- Take the bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kadobus
13h 38m¥12,174–13,881
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamanouchi to Yuzawa is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Yamanouchi to Yuzawa is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamanouchi to Yuzawa. However, there are services departing from Obuse and arriving at Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado via Niigata and Hirose-dori Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamanouchi to Yuzawa. However, there are services departing from Yudanaka and arriving at Yuzawa via Nagano, Ōmiya, Kitakami and Yokote. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Yamanouchi and Yuzawa is 720 km. The road distance is 404.3 km.
The best way to get from Yamanouchi to Yuzawa without a car is to train via Saitama which takes 9h 35m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Yamanouchi to Yuzawa, including transfers.
Yamanouchi to Yuzawa bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Obuse station.
Yamanouchi to Yuzawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Yamanouchi to Yuzawa is to train via Saitama which takes 9h 35m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥12000 - ¥14000 and takes 13h 38m.
What companies run services between Yamanouchi, Nagano, Japan and Yuzawa, Akita, Japan?
You can take a train from Yudanaka to Yuzawa via Nagano, Ōmiya, Kitakami, and Yokote in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yudanaka to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado via Obuse, Obuse, Niigata-eki, Niigata, and Hirose-dori Ichibancho in around 13h 38m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ōmiya to Kitakami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–8,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kitakami to Yokote
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yamagata to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Amarume
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Amarume to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Obuse to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Obuse to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,700
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Hirosedori
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamanouchi to Yuzawa bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Niigata-eki station.
Yamanouchi to Yuzawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamanouchi to Yuzawa is 404 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Yamanouchi to Yuzawa.
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