What is the cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station) is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Nikkō and Yamagata (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station). However, there are services departing from 日光 Nikkō and arriving at Yamagata via Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station)?

The distance between Nikkō and Yamagata (Station) is 274 km. The road distance is 224.9 km.

How do I travel from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.

How long does it take to get from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station)?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Yamagata (Station) train from?

Nikkō to Yamagata (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 日光 Nikkō station.

Where does the Nikkō to Yamagata (Station) train arrive?

Nikkō to Yamagata (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 宇都宮 Utsunomiya station.

Can I drive from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Yamagata (Station) is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station).

Where can I stay near Yamagata (Station)?

There are 194+ hotels available in Yamagata (Station).

Nikkō to Yamagata (Station) - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station) by train, car, or bus

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best
1. Take the train from 日光 Nikkō to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain JR日光線 JR Nikkō Line / ...
2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Yamagatatrain Tsubasa
3h 42m
¥4,077–5,292
Drive 224.9 km
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1. Drive from Nikkō to Yamagata (Station)car 224.9 km
3h 33m
¥3,897–5,628
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 日光 Nikkō to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain
2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain
3. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Ekimaebus
3h 44m
¥4,727–6,192

Nikkō to Yamagata (Station) by train

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3h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 274.2 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and Yamagata (Station), Yamagata, Japan?

You can take a train from 日光 Nikkō to Yamagata via 宇都宮 Utsunomiya and Utsunomiya in around 3h 42m.

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