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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 日光 Nikkō to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus
    3h 30m
    ¥4,627–6,192

  2. Drive  225.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nikkō to Yamagatacar car 225.5 km
    3h 32m
    ¥3,449–4,981

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from 日光 Nikkō to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain train JR日光線 JR Nikkō Line
    2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Yamagatatrain train Tsubasa
    3h 42m
    ¥4,077–5,292

Nikkō to Yamagata by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,077Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and 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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