There are 3 ways to get from Yamagata to Shōnai by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus From Yamagata via Esmorl to Sakata / ...
2h 43m¥1,816–2,327Train
cheapest- Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain [17074] Jr Yamagata
- Take the train from Shinjo to Amarumetrain [17764] JR Rikuu-West / ...
2h 56m¥1,676–2,224Drive 103.8 km
- Drive from Yamagata to Shōnaicar 103.8 km
1h 27m¥1,805–2,608
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Shōnai is to train which costs ¥1600 - ¥2300 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Shōnai is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Shōnai. However, there are services departing from Kenchou mae and arriving at S-mall Bus terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Shōnai. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Amarume via Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Yamagata and Shōnai is 115 km. The road distance is 103.8 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Shōnai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2400.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Yamagata to Shōnai, including transfers.
Yamagata to Shōnai bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Kenchou mae station.
Yamagata to Shōnai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Shōnai is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1600 - ¥2300 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Yamagata, Japan and Shōnai, Yamagata, Japan?
Shonai Kotsu operates a bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–2,800 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Yamako Bus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yamagata to Amarume via Shinjo in around 2h 56m.
- 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 Amarume
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥190–2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,900
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamagata to Shōnai bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at S-mall Bus terminal station.
Yamagata to Shōnai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Shōnai is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Yamagata to Shōnai.
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