How to get from Niigata to Yamagata
2 ways, 121 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 2h 30m | ¥1,750–2,390 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 2h 30m | ¥44,500–60,400 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Niigata to Yamagata?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 2h 30m door to door. The straight-line distance is 121 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Niigata to Yamagata?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ¥1,750. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Yamagata from Niigata by road?
- About 159 km, roughly 2h 30m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ¥1,750–2,390; tolls and parking are extra.