There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Yamagata by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Yamagata is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Yamagata is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Matsumoto IC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Shiojiri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Tokyo and Yamagata is 218 km. The road distance is 217.1 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Yamagata without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Tokyo to Yamagata, including transfers.
Tokyo to Yamagata bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Yamagata is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Yamagata, Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiri hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto IC every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–7,500 and the journey takes 3h 8m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto IC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Yamagata bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto IC station.
Tokyo to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiojiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Yamagata is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Tokyo to Yamagata.
There are 341+ hotels available in Yamagata.