There are 5 ways to get from Yamagata to Akita by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus Yamagata / ...
- Take the train from Sendai to Akitatrain Komachi
4h 26m¥5,174–7,096Train
cheapest- 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, train via Sakata
- Take the bus from Kenchomae to Sakata Shoko BTbus From Yamagata via Esmorl to Sakata / ...
- Take the train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Akitatrain [186385] Ltd. Exp Inaho 1 / ...
5h¥4,300–4,900Drive 203.2 km
- Drive from Yamagata to Akitacar 203.2 km
2h 47m¥3,525–5,092Bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from Sendai to Akitabus
5h 34m¥5,374–5,596
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Akita is to train which costs ¥3100 - ¥4200 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Akita is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Akita. However, there are services departing from Yamagata Kencho-mae and arriving at Akita via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Akita. 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 and Akita is 355 km. The road distance is 203.2 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Akita without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Yamagata to Akita, including transfers.
Yamagata to Akita bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Kencho-mae station.
Yamagata to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Akita is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5300 - ¥5600 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between 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 Kencho-mae to Akita via Sendai in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sendai to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yamagata to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Kenchomae to Sakata Shoko BT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.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 to Akita bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Sendai station.
Yamagata to Akita train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Akita is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Yamagata to Akita.
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