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How to get fromYamagata to Kawagoeby train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Yamagata to Kawagoe by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Yamagata to Omiya Stationtrain train Tsubasa
    2h 59m
    ¥4,845–6,264

  2. Night bus, train

    1. Take the night bus from Yamagata Station West Gate to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus night bus Jx852
    2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 川越 Kawagoetrain train Ja
    9h 10m
    ¥4,900–12,000

  3. Drive 338.4 km

    1. Drive from Yamagata to Kawagoecar car 338.4 km
    4h 5m
    ¥5,871–8,481

  4. Fly from Yamagata Airport, train

    1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane GAJ - HND
    2. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain train
    3. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 川越 Kawagoetrain train
    4h 23m
    ¥13,330–18,880

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus bus Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Ōmiyatrain train Yamabiko
    3h 28m
    ¥5,394–7,046

  6. Bus to Shonai Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane SYO - HND
    3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain train
    4. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 川越 Kawagoetrain train
    7h 5m
    ¥83,186–274,587

Yamagata to Kawagoe by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,845Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Yamagata to Omiya Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,500–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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