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

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawa is to train and bus which costs ¥650 - ¥950 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawa is to drive which takes 33 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1200.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawa. However, there are services departing from 山形駅前 and arriving at Obanazawa Machiai-jo via 天童駅前 and Murayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

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

The distance between Yamagata (Station) and Obanazawa is 41 km. The road distance is 45.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawa without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 59m and costs ¥650 - ¥950.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawa, including transfers.

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

Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawa bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from 山形駅前 station.

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

Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawa bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at 天童駅前 station.

Can I drive from Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawa is 45 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawa.

Where can I stay near Obanazawa?

There are 27+ hotels available in Obanazawa.

Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Yamagata to Murayama(Yamagata)train [17074] Jr Yamagata / ...
2. Take the bus from Murayama to Obanazawa Machiai-jobus Shinjo / ...
1h 59m
¥697–927
Bus
1. Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 天童駅前bus D55 / ...
2. Take the bus from 天童駅前 to 村山駅前bus
3. Take the bus from Murayama to Obanazawa Machiai-jobus
3h 42m
¥746–961
Drive 45.1 km
1. Drive from Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawacar 45.1 km
33 min
¥782–1,130
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Yamagata (Station) to Obanazawataxi 45.1 km
33 min
¥14,000–17,000

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Distance: 41.2 km
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a bus from 山形駅前 to Obanazawa Machiai-jo via 天童駅前 and Murayama in around 3h 42m.

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