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

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Tokyo is to train which costs ¥4900 - ¥6500 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Yamagata and Tokyo?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Yamagata Kencho-mae and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Yamagata and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yamagata and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Yamagata to Tokyo?

The distance between Yamagata and Tokyo is 342 km. The road distance is 362 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamagata to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500.

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

The train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Station takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Tokyo bus from?

Yamagata to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Yamagata Kencho-mae station.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Tokyo train from?

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

Train or fly from Yamagata to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Yamagata to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥13000 - ¥18000 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Yamagata to Tokyo bus arrive?

Yamagata to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Yamagata to Tokyo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yamagata to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Tokyo is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Yamagata to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 12670+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Yamagata to Tokyo - 6 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Yamagata to Tokyo by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Tsubasa
2h 50m
¥4,900–6,500
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitnightbus
5h 53m
¥4,100–11,000
Drive 362 km
1. Drive from Yamagata to Tokyocar 362 km
4h 16m
¥6,222–8,987
Fly from Yamagata Airport
1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane GAJ - HND
3h 5m
¥13,570–17,800
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus Yamagata / ...
2. Take the train from Sendai to Tōkyō Stationtrain Komachi / ...
3h 13m
¥5,574–7,596
Bus to Shonai Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus
2. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SYO - HND
5h 47m
¥38,426–183,507

Yamagata to Tokyo by train

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Distance: 342.1 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,900–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a vehicle from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,100–7,500 and the journey takes 5h 53m. JAMJAM LINER also services this route once daily.

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