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 Oouhonsen
- Take the train from Shinjo to Yamagatatrain Tsubasa
2h 54m¥1,929–2,579Drive 122.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Yuzawa to Yamagatacar 122.3 km
1h 36m¥1,887–2,725Bus
- 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¥5,050–5,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yuzawa to Yamagata is to train which costs ¥1900 - ¥2600 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Yuzawa to Yamagata is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2800.
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 Yamagata via Shinjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Yuzawa and Yamagata is 123 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 2h 54m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2600.
It takes approximately 2h 54m 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 2h 54m and costs ¥1900 - ¥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 Yamagata via Shinjo in around 2h 54m. 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
- JR EAST
Train from Yuzawa to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjo to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 185+ hotels available in Yamagata.