There are 7 ways to get from Yamagata (State) to Nagano by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Saitama
best- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus
- Take the train from Sendai to Ōmiyatrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain
4h 58m¥7,874–10,296Drive 335 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamagata to Naganocar 335 km
4h 38m¥5,820–8,406Bus
- Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前bus 山形〜新潟
- Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Showadoribus
9h 7m¥5,953–6,666Fly from Shonai Airport, train
- Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SYO - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
5h 39m¥48,990–205,950Train
- Take the train from Yamagata to Omiya Stationtrain Tsubasa
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
5h 40m¥7,353–9,766Bus, train
- Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigatabus
- Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Stationbus
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
10h 42m¥5,865–9,956Fly from Yamagata Airport, train
- Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane GAJ - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
5h 32m¥15,770–22,000
Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata (State) to Nagano is to bus which costs ¥5500 - ¥7000 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata (State) to Nagano is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata (State) to Nagano. However, there are services departing from 県庁前 and arriving at Showadori via 山形駅前 and Niigata-eki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamagata (State) to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Nagano via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Yamagata (State) and Nagano is 544 km. The road distance is 335 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata (State) to Nagano without a car is to bus and train via Saitama which takes 4h 58m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Yamagata (State) to Nagano, including transfers.
Yamagata (State) to Nagano bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from 山形駅前 station.
Yamagata (State) to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
The best way to get from Yamagata (State) to Nagano is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs ¥5500 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥7000 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Yamagata (State), Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a bus from 県庁前 to Showadori via 山形駅前 and Niigata-eki in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 県庁前 to Nagano via 山形駅前, Yamagata, and Omiya Station in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sendai to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yamagata to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–6,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata-eki to Showadori
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,100
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamagata (State) to Nagano bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at 新潟駅前 station.
Yamagata (State) to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata (State) to Nagano is 335 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Yamagata (State) to Nagano.
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