There are 3 ways to get from Yamagata to Yokote by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain [17074] Jr Yamagata
- Take the train from Shinjo to Yokotetrain [17146] Jr Ou
3h 31m¥2,176–2,974Bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Yokote Bus Terminalbus Greenliner
4h 39m¥5,055–5,272Drive 140.9 km
- Drive from Yamagata to Yokotecar 140.9 km
1h 52m¥2,447–3,534
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Yokote is to train which costs ¥2100 - ¥3000 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Yokote is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Yokote. However, there are services departing from Yamagata Kencho-mae and arriving at Yokote Bus Terminal via Hirose-dori Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Yokote. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Yokote via Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Yamagata and Yokote is 141 km. The road distance is 140.9 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Yokote without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Yamagata to Yokote, including transfers.
Yamagata to Yokote bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Kencho-mae station.
Yamagata to Yokote train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Yokote is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥5300 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Yamagata, Japan and Yokote, Japan?
You can take a train from Yamagata to Yokote via Shinjo in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Yokote Bus Terminal via Hirose-dori Ichibancho in around 4h 39m.
- 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 Yokote
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.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 Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Yokote Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamagata to Yokote bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Hirose dori Ichiban-cho station.
Yamagata to Yokote train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Yokote is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Yamagata to Yokote.
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