There are 6 ways to get from Yokohama to Yamagata by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain Tsubasa
4h 15m¥5,410–7,179Night bus via Tōkyō Station
cheapest- Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yamagata Kencho-maenightbus
7h 13m¥4,610–8,179Night bus
- Take the night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gatenightbus Jx851
5h 32m¥4,993–12,982Drive 393.9 km
- Drive from Yokohama to Yamagatacar 393.9 km
4h 50m¥6,835–9,872Fly to Yamagata Airport
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
3h 50m¥12,780–19,011Fly to Shonai Airport, bus
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane HND - SYO
- Take the bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou maebus
6h 42m¥43,630–184,731
Yokohama to Yamagata by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yokohama to Yamagata is to train which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Yokohama to Yamagata is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥12000 - ¥19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yokohama to Yamagata station. However, there are services departing from Yokohama Doll Museum and arriving at Yamagata Station West Gate via Tokyo Haneda Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Yokohama to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from Yokohama and arriving at Yamagata via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Yokohama and Yamagata is 371 km. The road distance is 393.9 km.
The best way to get from Yokohama to Yamagata without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Yokohama to Yamagata, including transfers.
Yokohama to Yamagata bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Tokyo Haneda Airport station.
Yokohama to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Yokohama to Yamagata is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥12000 - ¥19000 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Yokohama, Japan and Yamagata, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagata 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,900–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–11,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥4,200–7,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,800–11,000
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yamagata Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥190–2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,900
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yokohama to Yamagata bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Yamagata Station West Gate.
Yokohama to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yamagata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yokohama to Yamagata is 394 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Yokohama to Yamagata.
There are 192+ hotels available in Yamagata.