What is the cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Shiga?

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yamagata to Shiga?

The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Shiga is to fly and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥16000 - ¥46000.

Is there a direct bus between Yamagata and Shiga?

No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Shiga station. However, there are services departing from Yamagata Kencho-mae and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Sendai Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Yamagata and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Zeze via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Yamagata to Shiga?

The distance between Yamagata and Shiga is 830 km. The road distance is 666 km.

How do I travel from Yamagata to Shiga without a car?

The best way to get from Yamagata to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Yamagata to Shiga?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Yamagata to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Shiga bus from?

Yamagata to Shiga bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Kencho-mae station.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Shiga train from?

Yamagata to Shiga train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.

Where does the Yamagata to Shiga bus arrive?

Yamagata to Shiga bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Sendai station.

Where does the Yamagata to Shiga train arrive?

Yamagata to Shiga train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Yamagata to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Shiga is 666 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Yamagata to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3734+ hotels available in Shiga.

Yamagata to Shiga - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Yamagata to Shiga by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Tsubasa
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
5h 59m
Bus, night bus via Niigata
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Teppomachi to Niigatabus Yamagata
2. Take the nightbus from Niigata Station South Exit to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus Sy3653
14h 59m
¥10,194–19,290
Bus, night bus
1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus Yamagata / ...
2. Take the nightbus from Sendai Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus Forest
12h 50m
¥10,594–16,405
Drive 666 km
1. Drive from Yamagata to Ōtsucar 666 km
8h 35m
¥11,424–16,501
Fly Yamagata Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane GAJ - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 13m
¥16,400–45,790
Bus to Sendai Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus
2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane SDJ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 26m
¥16,634–44,375
Fly Yamagata Airport to Komaki Airport, train
1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane GAJ - NKM
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain
5h 12m
¥16,710–26,540
Bus to Sendai Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus
2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane SDJ - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
6h 9m
Bus to Sendai Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus
2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane SDJ - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain
6h 12m
¥15,044–25,125

Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 21mAverage Duration

¥14,410Cheapest Price

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Distance: 830.1 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Yamagata to Zeze via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 5h 59m.

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