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

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Yuzawa is to train which costs ¥1900 - ¥2600 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Yuzawa is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.

Is there a direct bus between Yamagata and Yuzawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Yuzawa. However, there are services departing from Yamagata Kencho-mae and arriving at Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado via Hirose-dori Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Yamagata and Yuzawa?

No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Yuzawa. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Yuzawa via Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Yamagata to Yuzawa?

The distance between Yamagata and Yuzawa is 123 km. The road distance is 122.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamagata to Yuzawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Yamagata to Yuzawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Yuzawa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Yuzawa train from?

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

Train or bus from Yamagata to Yuzawa?

The best way to get from Yamagata to Yuzawa is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥5300 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Yamagata to Yuzawa bus arrive?

Yamagata to Yuzawa bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Hirose dori Ichiban-cho station.

Where does the Yamagata to Yuzawa train arrive?

Yamagata to Yuzawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.

Can I drive from Yamagata to Yuzawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Yuzawa is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Yamagata to Yuzawa.

Where can I stay near Yuzawa?

There are 33+ hotels available in Yuzawa.

Yamagata to Yuzawa - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Yamagata to Yuzawa by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain [17074] Jr Yamagata
2. Take the train from Shinjo to Yuzawatrain [17146] Jr Ou
3h 11m
¥1,926–2,574
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus Yamagata / ...
2. Take the bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kadobus Greenliner
5h 10m
¥5,055–5,272
Drive 122.4 km
1. Drive from Yamagata to Yuzawacar 122.4 km
1h 36m
¥2,123–3,067

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Distance: 123.4 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Yamagata, Japan and Yuzawa, Akita, Japan?

You can take a train from Yamagata to Yuzawa via Shinjo in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado via Hirose-dori Ichibancho in around 5h 10m.

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