There are 7 ways to get from Kanagawa to Yamagata by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from 山手 Yamate to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jk
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Sendaitrain
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
4h 27m¥6,135–8,475Night bus via Tōkyō Station
cheapest- Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yamagata Kencho-maenightbus
7h 39m¥4,685–8,275Night bus
- Take the night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gatenightbus Jx851
5h 32m¥4,993–12,982Drive 393.9 km
- Drive from Yokohama to Yamagatacar 393.9 km
4h 50m¥6,835–9,872Fly to Yamagata Airport
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
3h 44m¥12,773–18,962Train
- Take the train from 山手 Yamate to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jk
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain Tsubasa
4h 41m¥5,485–7,275Fly to Shonai Airport, bus
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane HND - SYO
- Take the bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou maebus
6h 36m¥43,623–184,682
Kanagawa to Yamagata by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanagawa to Yamagata is to train which costs ¥5500 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kanagawa to Yamagata is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥12000 - ¥19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanagawa to Yamagata station. However, there are services departing from Yokohama Doll Museum and arriving at Yamagata Station West Gate via Tokyo Haneda Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanagawa to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from 山手 Yamate and arriving at Yamagata via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Kanagawa and Yamagata is 417 km. The road distance is 393.9 km.
The best way to get from Kanagawa to Yamagata without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Kanagawa to Yamagata, including transfers.
Kanagawa to Yamagata bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Tokyo Haneda Airport station.
Kanagawa to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 山手 Yamate station.
The best way to get from Kanagawa to Yamagata is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥12000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥5500 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Kanagawa, Japan and Yamagata, Japan?
JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, Japan Airlines flies from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) twice daily.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 山手 Yamate to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 山手 Yamate to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,900
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–11,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥4,200–7,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,800–11,000
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yamagata Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥190–2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kanagawa to Yamagata bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Yamagata Station West Gate.
Kanagawa to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanagawa to Yamagata is 394 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Kanagawa to Yamagata.
There are 192+ hotels available in Yamagata.