There are 7 ways to get from Yamagata (Station) to Tokyo by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Tsubasa
2h 50m¥4,900–6,500Night bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Yamagata Station to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitnightbus
6h 21m¥3,900–7,500Drive 361.7 km
- Drive from Yamagata (Station) to Tokyocar 361.7 km
4h 16m¥5,549–8,015Fly from Yamagata Airport
- Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane GAJ - HND
3h 14m¥12,530–21,850Bus, train
- Take the bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Sendaibus Yamagata / ...
- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Tōkyō Stationtrain Komachi / ...
3h 21m¥5,626–7,660Night bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Take the nightbus from Yamagata Station West Gate to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Jx852
8h 3m¥4,200–11,000Bus to Shonai Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Yamagata eki mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus
- Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SYO - HND
5h 56m¥45,439–83,623
Yamagata (Station) to Tokyo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Tokyo is to train which costs ¥4900 - ¥6500 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Yamagata Station station and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yamagata and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Yamagata (Station) and Tokyo is 342 km. The road distance is 361.7 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500.
The train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Station takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Yamagata (Station) to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Yamagata Station.
Yamagata (Station) to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
The best way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥12000 - ¥22000 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Yamagata (Station), Yamagata, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,900–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a vehicle from Yamagata Station to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,900–7,500 and the journey takes 6h 21m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–6,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–6,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Yamagata Station to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- 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
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
- Yamako Bus
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Yamagata Station West Gate to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–11,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥4,200–7,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,800–11,000
- Website
- Shonai Kotsu
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
- Shonai Kotsu
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Booking & Getting There
Yamagata (Station) to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.
Yamagata (Station) to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata (Station) to Tokyo is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Yamagata (Station) to Tokyo.
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