There are 5 ways to get from Yamagata to Kitakata by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus
- Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyamatrain
- Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsutrain
4h 56m¥3,804–6,556Drive 91.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamagata to Kitakatacar 91.4 km
1h 25m¥1,571–2,269Train, bus
- Take the train from Yamagata to Fukushimatrain Tsubasa
- Take the bus from Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi to Kita-yanagiharabus
5h 45m¥4,541–4,942Train
- Take the train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train
- Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyamatrain
- Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsutrain
5h 21m¥3,922–6,755Bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from Hirosedōri Ichibancho to Kita Yanagiharabus
5h 48m¥3,955–4,172
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Kitakata is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Kitakata is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Kitakata. However, there are services departing from Yamagata Kencho-mae and arriving at 幸町 via Hirosedōri Ichibancho and 北柳原. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Kitakata. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Kitakata via Sendai, Koriyama(Fukushima) and Aizu-Wakamatsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Yamagata and Kitakata is 249 km. The road distance is 91.4 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Kitakata without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 56m and costs ¥3800 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Yamagata to Kitakata, including transfers.
Yamagata to Kitakata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Kencho-mae station.
Yamagata to Kitakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Kitakata is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs ¥3900 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥4200 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Yamagata, Japan and Kitakata, Fukushima-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Yamagata to Kitakata via Sendai, Koriyama(Fukushima), and Aizu-Wakamatsu in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to 幸町 via Hirosedōri Ichibancho and 北柳原 in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sendai to Kōriyama
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yamagata to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai to Kōriyama
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0242-28-5885
- Website
- aizutetsudo.jp
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–2,800
- Schedules at
- aizutetsudo.jp
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–2,800
- Schedules at
- aizutetsudo.jp
- 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 Hirose dori Ichiban-cho
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 0242-22-5560
- Website
- aizubus.com
Bus from Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi to Kita-yanagihara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200
- Schedules at
- aizubus.com
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirosedōri Ichibancho to Kita Yanagihara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamagata to Kitakata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Hirose dori Ichiban-cho station.
Yamagata to Kitakata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Kitakata is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Yamagata to Kitakata.
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