There are 3 ways to get from Shōnai to Yamagata by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Amarume to Shinjotrain [17754] JR Rikuu-West / ...
- Take the train from Shinjo to Kitayamagatatrain [17061] Jr Yamagata
2h 51m¥1,612–2,237Bus
- Take the bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou maebus From Sakata via Esmorl to Yamagata / ...
3h 3m¥1,810–2,336Drive 103.7 km
- Drive from Shōnai to Yamagatacar 103.7 km
1h 27m¥1,802–2,603
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shōnai to Yamagata is to train which costs ¥1600 - ¥2300 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Shōnai to Yamagata is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Shōnai to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) and arriving at Kenchou mae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Shōnai to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from Amarume and arriving at Kitayamagata via Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Shōnai and Yamagata is 103 km. The road distance is 103.7 km.
The best way to get from Shōnai to Yamagata without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Shōnai to Yamagata, including transfers.
Shōnai to Yamagata bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) station.
Shōnai to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Amarume station.
The best way to get from Shōnai to Yamagata is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥2400 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Shōnai, Yamagata, Japan and Yamagata, Japan?
You can take a train from Amarume to Kitayamagata via Shinjo in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, Shonai Kotsu operates a bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou mae 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–2,800 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Yamako Bus also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Amarume to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Kitayamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
- Website
- yamakobus.co.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
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More Questions & Answers
Shōnai to Yamagata bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Kenchou mae station.
Shōnai to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shōnai to Yamagata is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Shōnai to Yamagata.
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