There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Nanyō by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawatrain Tsubasa
3h 8m¥4,608–5,961Night bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yonezawa Stationnightbus
5h 58m¥4,420–7,850Drive 331.3 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Nanyōcar 331.3 km
3h 49m¥5,756–8,314Fly, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Take the train from Sakurambo Higashine to Akayutrain
4h 52m¥12,890–18,414Night bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yonezawa Stationnightbus
6h 23m¥4,420–7,850
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Nanyō is to train which costs ¥4600 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Nanyō is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Nanyō 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 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Nanyō. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Akayu via Yonezawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Tokyo and Nanyō is 311 km. The road distance is 331.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nanyō without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Tokyo to Nanyō, including transfers.
Tokyo to Nanyō bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo to Nanyō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Nanyō bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Yonezawa Station.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Nanyō, 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 ¥4,100–7,500 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
- 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 Yonezawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sakurambo Higashine to Akayu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yonezawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Nanyō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yonezawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Nanyō is 331 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Tokyo to Nanyō.
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