There are 3 ways to get from Yuzawa to Yamagata by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Yuzawa to Shinjotrain [17138] Jr Ou / ...
- Take the train from Shinjo to Kitayamagatatrain [17061] Jr Yamagata
3h 13m¥1,879–2,579Bus
- Take the bus from Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado to Hirose-dori Ichibanchobus Greenliner
- Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-maebus Yamagata / ...
4h 25m¥5,050–5,300Drive 122.3 km
- Drive from Yuzawa to Yamagatacar 122.3 km
1h 36m¥2,122–3,065
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yuzawa to Yamagata is to train which costs ¥1800 - ¥2600 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Yuzawa to Yamagata is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Yuzawa to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado and arriving at Yamagata Kencho-mae via Hirose dori Ichiban-cho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Yuzawa to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from Yuzawa and arriving at Kitayamagata via Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Yuzawa and Yamagata is 121 km. The road distance is 122.3 km.
The best way to get from Yuzawa to Yamagata without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2600.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Yuzawa to Yamagata, including transfers.
Yuzawa to Yamagata bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado station.
Yuzawa to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yuzawa station.
The best way to get from Yuzawa to Yamagata is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥5300 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Yuzawa, Akita, Japan and Yamagata, Japan?
You can take a train from Yuzawa to Kitayamagata via Shinjo in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado to Yamagata Kencho-mae via Hirose dori Ichiban-cho in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Yuzawa to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Kitayamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Yuzawa Eki-mae Kado to Hirose-dori Ichibancho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yuzawa to Yamagata bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Hirose-dori Ichibancho station.
Yuzawa to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yuzawa to Yamagata is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Yuzawa to Yamagata.
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