There are 5 ways to get from Yokote to Niigata by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Omagari to Ōmiyatrain Komachi
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
7h 11m¥11,907–15,766Drive 260.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Yokote to Niigatacar 260.6 km
3h 50m¥4,471–6,457Train, bus
- Take the train from Yokote to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Yamagatatrain
- Take the bus from Yamagata to Niigatabus
8h 24m¥4,825–7,176Train, bus via 新潟駅前
- Take the train from Yokote to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Yamagatatrain
- Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前bus
8h 24m¥4,725–6,276Bus
- Take the bus from Yokote Bus Terminal to Hirose-dori Ichibanchobus Greenliner
- Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigata Bandai City Bus Centerbus
8h 32m¥8,270–9,940
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yokote to Niigata is to train and bus via 新潟駅前 which costs ¥4700 - ¥6500 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Yokote to Niigata is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Yokote to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Yokote Bus Terminal and arriving at Hakusan Koen mae via Hirosedori and Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Yokote to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Yokote and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Omagari, Omiya Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Yokote and Niigata is 833 km. The road distance is 260.6 km.
The best way to get from Yokote to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Yokote to Niigata, including transfers.
Yokote to Niigata bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Yokote Bus Terminal station.
Yokote to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omagari station.
The best way to get from Yokote to Niigata is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥10000 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Yokote, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
You can take a train from Yokote to Aoyama(Niigata) via Omagari, Omiya Station, and Niigata in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yokote Bus Terminal to Hakusan Koen mae via Hirosedori, Niigata Bandai City Bus Center, and Bandai City in around 8h 32m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omagari to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–10,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yokote to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjo to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yokote to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjo to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,100
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Yokote Bus Terminal to Hirose-dori Ichibancho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirosedori to Niigata Bandai City Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Yokote to Niigata bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Hirose-dori Ichibancho station.
Yokote to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yokote to Niigata is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Yokote to Niigata.
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