There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Nakayama by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain Tsubasa
4h 3m¥5,166–6,635Night bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamagata Stationnightbus
7h 28m¥4,310–7,670Night bus via Haneda Airport Terminal 1
- Take the night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gatenightbus Jx851
6h 57m¥5,810–12,670Drive 369.4 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Nakayamacar 369.4 km
4h 22m¥6,409–9,258Fly, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Take the train from Yamagata to Uzennagasakitrain
5h 8m¥12,830–18,184
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Nakayama is to train which costs ¥5000 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Nakayama is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Nakayama. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 長崎元町 via Tokyo Haneda Airport and 山形駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Nakayama. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Yamagata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Tokyo and Nakayama is 356 km. The road distance is 369.4 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nakayama without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Tokyo to Nakayama, including transfers.
Tokyo to Nakayama bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Tokyo Haneda Airport station.
Tokyo to Nakayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Nakayama bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Yamagata Station West Gate.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Nakayama, Yamagata, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagata 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,900–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–16,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yamagata to Uzennagasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥260–390
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–11,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥4,200–7,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,800–11,000
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamagata Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Nakayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yamagata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Nakayama is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Tokyo to Nakayama.
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