Rome2Rio

How to get fromYamanashi to Yamagataby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Yamagata

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Yamanashi to Yamagata by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Sendaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus
    5h 38m
    ¥7,191–9,538

  2. Train, night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Shinjuku Stationtrain train Kaiji / ...
    2. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamagata Kencho-maenightbus night bus
    8h 35m
    ¥5,751–9,638

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kofu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus
    10h 19m
    ¥6,397–10,172

  4. Drive 445.5 km

    1. Drive from Yamanashi to Yamagatacar car 445.5 km
    5h 25m
    ¥7,728–11,163

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Shinjuku Stationtrain train Kaiji / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain train Tsubasa
    5h 39m
    ¥6,761–8,988

  6. Train via Sagamihara

    1. Take the train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to 高尾 Takaotrain train Co
    2. Take the train from 高尾 Takao to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Jc
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain train
    6h 41m
    ¥6,844–9,132

  7. Train, fly to Yamagata Airport

    1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane HND - GAJ
    5h 36m
    ¥15,031–20,518

  8. Train, fly to Shonai Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane plane HND - SYO
    3. Take the bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou maebus bus
    8h 28m
    ¥74,881–256,238

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,646Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Yamanashi to Yamagata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 489.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to Yamagata Kencho-mae via 甲府 Kōfu, Kofu Station, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center, and Sendai in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yamanashishi to Yamagata via Shinjuku Station and Tōkyō Station in around 5h 39m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers