There are 8 ways to get from Kutchan to Yamagata by train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane
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Train, bus via Morioka
best- Take the train from Kutchan to Oshamambetrain
- Take the train from Oshamambe to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
- Take the train from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Moriokatrain
- Take the train from Morioka to Sendaitrain
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
9h 39m¥11,668–15,845Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kutchan to Oshamambetrain
- Take the train from Oshamambe to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
- Take the train from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Sendaitrain
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
10h 38m¥11,468–15,545Bus, train via Morioka
- Take the bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Shin Hakodate Hokutobus
- Take the train from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Moriokatrain
- Take the bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibanchobus
- Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
11h¥17,562–19,865Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Kutchan to Hakodatecar
- Take the carferry from Hakodate to Omacarferry
- Drive from Oma to Yamagatacar
10h 33m¥13,292–21,122Train, fly to Sendai Airport, bus
- Take the train from Kutchan to Otarutrain
- Take the train from Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
- Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane CTS - SDJ
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
7h 2m¥15,332–35,875Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Shin Hakodate Hokutobus
- Take the train from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Shin Aomoritrain
- Take the bus from Aomori Station to Sendai Station #40 Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
13h 31m¥15,962–19,795Train, fly to Yamagata Airport
- Take the train from Kutchan to Otarutrain
- Take the train from Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
- Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane CTS - GAJ
6h 38m¥30,962–74,955Train, fly to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, bus
- Take the train from Kutchan to Otarutrain
- Take the train from Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
- Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA)plane CTS - HNA
- Take the train from Shin-Hanamaki to Sendaitrain
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
8h 14m¥23,232–44,775
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Sendai Airport (SDJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kutchan to Yamagata is to train and bus which costs ¥11000 - ¥16000 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kutchan to Yamagata is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs ¥31000 - ¥75000.
The distance between Kutchan and Yamagata is 731 km.
The best way to get from Kutchan to Yamagata without a car is to train and bus via Morioka which takes 9h 39m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Kutchan to Yamagata, including transfers.
There are 197+ hotels available in Yamagata.
What companies run services between Kutchan, Japan and Yamagata, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Kutchan to Yamagata. However, you can take the train to Oshamambe, take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, take the train to Morioka, take the train to Sendai, walk to Sendai, then take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 倶知安駅前 to Yamagata Kencho-mae via Hirafu Welcome Center, Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Morioka, Morioka, and Hirose dori Ichiban-cho in around 11h.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from New Chitose Airport to Sendai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–75,000
Flights from New Chitose Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–37,000
Flights from New Chitose Airport to Morioka Hanamaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–34,000
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kutchan to Oshamambe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Oshamambe to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kutchan to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Otaru to New Chitose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kutchan to Oshamambe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Oshamambe to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kutchan to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Otaru to New Chitose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kutchan to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Otaru to New Chitose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- 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 Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.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 Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.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 Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Website
- tsugarukaikyo.co.jp
Car ferry from Hakodate to Oma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–3,800
- Website
- http://www.tsugarukaikyo.co.jp
- Book at
- https://www.tsugarukaikyo.com/r100rsvTop.aspx
- Standard
- ¥1,800–2,900
- Casual
- ¥2,200–3,500
- First Class
- ¥2,500–3,800
- Car smaller than 6m
- ¥10,000–21,000
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