There are 5 ways to get from Yuzawa 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 32m¥12,163–16,094Drive 242.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Yuzawa to Niigatacar 242.1 km
3h 34m¥4,153–5,999Train, bus
- Take the train from Yuzawa to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Yamagatatrain
- Take the bus from Yamagata to Niigatabus
7h 55m¥4,569–6,849Train, bus via 新潟駅前
- Take the train from Yuzawa to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Yamagatatrain
- Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前bus
7h 55m¥4,469–5,949Bus
- Take the bus from Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado to Hirose-dori Ichibanchobus Greenliner
- Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigata Bandai City Bus Centerbus
9h 3m¥8,270–9,940
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yuzawa to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Yuzawa to Niigata is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yuzawa to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado and arriving at Hakusan Koen mae via Hirosedori and Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Yuzawa to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Yuzawa and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Omagari, Omiya Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Yuzawa and Niigata is 851 km. The road distance is 242.1 km.
The best way to get from Yuzawa to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Yuzawa to Niigata, including transfers.
Yuzawa to Niigata bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado station.
Yuzawa to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omagari station.
The best way to get from Yuzawa to Niigata is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥10000 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Yuzawa, Akita, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
You can take a train from Yuzawa to Aoyama(Niigata) via Omagari, Omiya Station, and Niigata in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado to Hakusan Koen mae via Hirosedori, Niigata Bandai City Bus Center, and Bandai City in around 9h 3m.
- 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 Yuzawa to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- 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 Yuzawa to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- 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 Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado to Hirose-dori Ichibancho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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
Yuzawa to Niigata bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Hirose-dori Ichibancho station.
Yuzawa to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yuzawa to Niigata is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Yuzawa to Niigata.
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