There are 3 ways to get from Yamagata to Kakunodate 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 Omagaritrain [17146] Jr Ou
5h 9m¥2,806–3,744Bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Omagari Bus Terminalbus Greenliner
6h 40m¥5,385–5,742Drive 174.2 km
- Drive from Yamagata to Kakunodatecar 174.2 km
2h 22m¥3,028–4,374
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Kakunodate is to train which costs ¥2800 - ¥3800 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Kakunodate is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Kakunodate. However, there are services departing from Yamagata Kencho-mae and arriving at Omagari Bus Terminal via Hirose-dori Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Kakunodate. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Kakunodate via Shinjo and Omagari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Yamagata and Kakunodate is 177 km. The road distance is 174.2 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Kakunodate without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3800.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Yamagata to Kakunodate, including transfers.
Yamagata to Kakunodate bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Kencho-mae station.
Yamagata to Kakunodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Kakunodate is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5300 - ¥5800 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Yamagata, Japan and Kakunodate, Japan?
You can take a train from Yamagata to Kakunodate via Shinjo and Omagari in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Kakunodate via Hirose-dori Ichibancho, Omagari Bus Terminal, and Omagari in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
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 Omagari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Omagari Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamagata to Kakunodate bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Hirose dori Ichiban-cho station.
Yamagata to Kakunodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Kakunodate is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Yamagata to Kakunodate.
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