There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Akayu by train, night bus, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawatrain Tsubasa
2h 34m¥12,788–16,511Drive 332.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Akayucar 332.5 km
3h 52m¥5,131–7,411Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yonezawa Stationnightbus
5h 23m¥12,400–18,200Night bus, bus
- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigatanightbus Wg5153
- Take the bus from Niigata to Nanyo Shiyakushobus Yamagata
12h 6m¥8,130–14,240
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Akayu is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Akayu is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Akayu station. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Yonezawa Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Akayu. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Yonezawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Tokyo and Akayu is 314 km. The road distance is 332.5 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Akayu without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Tokyo to Akayu, including transfers.
Tokyo to Akayu bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo to Akayu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Akayu bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Yonezawa Station.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Akayu, Yamagata, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawa 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,200–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a vehicle from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yonezawa Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,900–7,500 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yonezawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–10,000
- Website
- Willer Express
- Relax (front seats)
- ¥6,000–10,000
- Relax (Ladies seats)
- ¥6,000–10,000
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Nanyo Shiyakusho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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Tokyo to Akayu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yonezawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Akayu is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Tokyo to Akayu.
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