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How to get fromYamagata to Ōdateby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Yamagata to Ōdate by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Sendai

    best
    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain train
    3. Take the train from Morioka to Higashiodatetrain train
    6h 38m
    ¥5,174–6,995

  2. Drive  282.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yamagata to Ōdatecar car 282.6 km
    3h 54m
    ¥4,297–6,207

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Moriokabus bus
    3. Take the train from Morioka to Higashiodatetrain train
    7h 45m
    ¥5,955–6,972

  4. Fly from Yamagata Airport, train

    1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Aomori (AOJ)plane plane GAJ - AOJ
    2. Take the train from Hirosaki to Odatetrain train
    8h 28m
    ¥17,880–78,130

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Akitatrain train
    3. Take the train from Akita to Odatetrain train
    6h 40m
    ¥6,674–9,195

  6. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Hirosaki BTbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hirosaki to Odatetrain train
    8h 3m
    ¥7,274–7,745

  7. Bus to Sendai Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus bus
    2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Aomori (AOJ)plane plane SDJ - AOJ
    3. Take the train from Hirosaki to Odatetrain train
    8h 41m
    ¥63,114–78,715

Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Aomori (AOJ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket¥15,751Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Yamagata, Japan and Ōdate, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Yamagata to Ōdate. However, you can take the bus to Sendai, walk to Sendai, take the train to Morioka, then take the train to Higashiodate. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Higashiodate via Hirosedori Ichibancho, Morioka, and Morioka in around 7h 45m.

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