What is the cheapest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita?

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita is to train which costs ¥3100 - ¥4200 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita?

The fastest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Yamagata (Station) and Akita?

No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata (Station) to Akita. However, there are services departing from Yamagata Ekimae and arriving at Akita via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Yamagata (Station) and Akita?

No, there is no direct train from Yamagata (Station) to Akita. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Akita via Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Yamagata (Station) to Akita?

The distance between Yamagata (Station) and Akita is 212 km. The road distance is 204 km.

How do I travel from Yamagata (Station) to Akita without a car?

The best way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4200.

How long does it take to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamagata (Station) to Akita bus from?

Yamagata (Station) to Akita bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Ekimae station.

Where do I catch the Yamagata (Station) to Akita train from?

Yamagata (Station) to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.

Train or bus from Yamagata (Station) to Akita?

The best way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5400 - ¥5700 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Yamagata (Station) to Akita bus arrive?

Yamagata (Station) to Akita bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Sendai station.

Where does the Yamagata (Station) to Akita train arrive?

Yamagata (Station) to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.

Can I drive from Yamagata (Station) to Akita?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata (Station) to Akita is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Yamagata (Station) to Akita.

Where can I stay near Akita?

There are 42+ hotels available in Akita.

Yamagata (Station) to Akita - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain [17074] Jr Yamagata
2. Take the train from Shinjo to Akitatrain [17146] Jr Ou
4h 49m
¥3,176–4,174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Sendaibus Yamagata / ...
2. Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus
5h 43m
¥5,426–5,660
Drive 204 km
1. Drive from Yamagata (Station) to Akitacar 204 km
2h 39m
¥3,515–5,076

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Distance: 211.8 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Yamagata (Station), Yamagata, Japan and Akita, Japan?

You can take a train from Yamagata to Akita via Shinjo in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Akita via Sendai in around 5h 43m.

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