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How to get fromZao to Niigataby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Zao to Niigata by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fukushima(Fukushima) to Yonezawatrain train [17010] Jr Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the train from Yonezawa to Niigatatrain train [17353] Benibana
    6h 49m
    ¥6,484–8,458

  2. Drive 191 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zao to Niigatacar car 191 km
    3h 1m
    ¥3,310–4,780

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sendai to Niigatabus bus
    6h 55m
    ¥10,001–12,602

  4. Bus via Yamagata

    1. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Yamako Bldgbus bus Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigatabus bus Yamagata
    7h 46m
    ¥9,501–12,302

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  • Distance: 238.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Zao, Miyagi, Japan and Niigata, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Zao to Aoyama(Niigata) via Higashishiroishi, Fukushima(Fukushima), Yonezawa, and Niigata in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Sendai to Niigata 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 13m.

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