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How to get fromYamagata to Shirakawaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Yamagata to Shirakawa by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus bus Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Shirakawatrain train Yamabiko
    2h 56m
    ¥3,474–6,996

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yamagata to Fukushimatrain train Tsubasa
    2. Take the train from Fukushima(Fukushima) to Kutanotrain train [13192] Jr Tohoku
    3h 36m
    ¥2,541–3,442

  3. Bus, train via Kōriyama

    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Kutanotrain train
    3h 1m
    ¥3,024–4,096

  4. Drive 164.7 km

    1. Drive from Yamagata to Shirakawacar car 164.7 km
    2h 6m
    ¥2,858–4,128

  5. Train via Sendai

    1. Take the train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train [16173] JR Senzan / ...
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyamatrain train Yamabiko
    3h 26m
    ¥3,142–4,295

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  • Distance: 207.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Yamagata to Kutano via Sendai and Koriyama(Fukushima) in around 3h 26m.

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