There are 4 ways to get from Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Yamagata eki mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus From Yamagata via Esmorl to Sakata / ...
3h 11m¥1,785–2,411Drive 91 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamadera Station to Tsuruokacar 91 km
1h 27m¥1,580–2,282Train
- Take the train from Uzenchitose to Shinjotrain [17074] Jr Yamagata
- Take the train from Shinjo to Amarumetrain [17764] JR Rikuu-West / ...
4h 48m¥2,110–2,915Bus via Shonai Kanko Bussanko
- Take the bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Shonai Kanko Bussankobus From Yamagata via Esmorl to Sakata / ...
3h 30m¥1,885–3,211
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from Yamagata eki mae and arriving at S-mall Bus terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from Yamadera and arriving at Tsuruoka via Uzenchitose, Shinjo and Amarume. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Yamadera Station and Tsuruoka is 116 km. The road distance is 91 km.
The best way to get from Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka, including transfers.
Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Yamagata eki mae station.
Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Uzenchitose station.
The best way to get from Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2100 - ¥3000 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Yamadera Station, Japan and Tsuruoka, Japan?
Shonai Kotsu operates a bus from Yamagata eki mae to S-mall Bus terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–2,800 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Yamako Bus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yamadera to Tsuruoka via Uzenchitose, Shinjo, and Amarume in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Uzenchitose to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Amarume
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Yamagata eki mae to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥190–2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Shonai Kanko Bussanko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata eki mae to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Shonai Kanko Bussanko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at S-mall Bus terminal station.
Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Yamadera Station to Tsuruoka.
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