There are 5 ways to get from Yamagata to Morioka 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 Moriokatrain Komachi
2h 41m¥3,374–4,396Train
- Take the train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train [16173] JR Senzan / ...
- Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain Komachi
3h 6m¥3,492–4,595Drive 230.3 km
- Drive from Yamagata to Moriokacar 230.3 km
2h 49m¥3,996–5,772Bus, train via Sendai
- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus Yamagata / ...
- Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain Yamabiko
3h 8m¥3,374–4,396Bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Moriokabus
3h 48m¥4,155–4,372
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Morioka is to bus and train which costs ¥3300 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Morioka is to bus and train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Morioka. However, there are services departing from Yamagata Kencho-mae and arriving at Morioka via Hirosedori Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Morioka. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Morioka via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Yamagata and Morioka is 229 km. The road distance is 230.3 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Morioka without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4400.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Yamagata to Morioka, including transfers.
Yamagata to Morioka bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Kencho-mae station.
Yamagata to Morioka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Morioka is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Yamagata, Japan and Morioka, Japan?
You can take a train from Yamagata to Morioka via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and Sendai in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Morioka via Hirosedori Ichibancho in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sendai to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- 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 Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- 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
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 Hirosedori Ichibancho to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamagata to Morioka bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Hirose dori Ichiban-cho station.
Yamagata to Morioka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Morioka is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Yamagata to Morioka.
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