There are 3 ways to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain [17074] Jr Yamagata
- Take the train from Shinjo to Akitatrain [17146] Jr Ou
4h 49m¥3,176–4,174Bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Sendaibus Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus
5h 43m¥5,426–5,660Drive 203.4 km
- Drive from Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station)car 203.4 km
2h 40m¥3,527–5,095
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station) is to train which costs ¥3100 - ¥4200 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station). However, there are services departing from Yamagata Ekimae and arriving at Akita via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station). However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Akita via Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Yamagata (Station) and Akita (Station) is 212 km. The road distance is 203.4 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station), including transfers.
Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station) bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Ekimae station.
Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
The best way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station) is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5400 - ¥5700 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Yamagata (Station), Yamagata, Japan and Akita (Station), 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.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yamagata to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjo to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station) bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Sendai station.
Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station) is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Yamagata (Station) to Akita (Station).
There are 42+ hotels available in Akita (Station).