There are 4 ways to get from Yokote to Niigata by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Yokote to Akitatrain [17146] Jr Ou / ...
- Take the train from Akita to Niigatatrain [186392] Ltd. Exp Inaho 8
6h 11m¥5,140–7,204Train via Sakata
cheapest- Take the train from Yokote to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Amarumetrain
- Take the train from Amarume to Niigatatrain
6h 43m¥4,275–5,826Bus
- Take the bus from Yokote Bus Terminal to Hirose-dori Ichibanchobus Greenliner
- Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigatabus
8h 13m¥8,240–9,970Drive 260.6 km
- Drive from Yokote to Niigatacar 260.6 km
3h 50m¥4,522–6,532
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yokote to Niigata is to train via Sakata which costs ¥4200 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Yokote to Niigata is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yokote to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Yokote Bus Terminal and arriving at Niigata via Hirosedori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Yokote to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Yokote and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Akita and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Yokote and Niigata is 347 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 6h 11m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 6h 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 Yokote station.
The best way to get from Yokote to Niigata is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥10000 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Yokote, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
You can take a train from Yokote to Aoyama(Niigata) via Akita and Niigata in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yokote Bus Terminal to Aoyama(Niigata) via Hirosedori, Niigata, and Niigata in around 8h 13m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Yokote to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yokote to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Amarume
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Amarume to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
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 Akita 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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