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

The cheapest way to get from Ueda to Yamagata is to bus which costs ¥7000 - ¥8500 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueda to Yamagata is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥12000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct train between Ueda and Yamagata?

No, there is no direct train from Ueda to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from Ueda and arriving at Yamagata via Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Ueda to Yamagata?

The distance between Ueda and Yamagata is 471 km. The road distance is 371.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueda to Yamagata without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥12000 - ¥20000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Ueda to Yamagata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Yamagata train from?

Ueda to Yamagata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Ueda station.

Train or bus from Ueda to Yamagata?

The best way to get from Ueda to Yamagata is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥12000 - ¥20000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥8500 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Ueda to Yamagata train arrive?

Ueda to Yamagata train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Ōmiya station.

Can I drive from Ueda to Yamagata?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueda to Yamagata is 371 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Ueda to Yamagata.

Where can I stay near Yamagata?

There are 172+ hotels available in Yamagata.

Ueda to Yamagata - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Ueda to Yamagata by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ueda to Ōmiyatrain Hakutaka / ...
2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Yamagatatrain Tsubasa
4h 23m
¥12,923–19,148
Drive 371.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ueda to Yamagatacar 371.4 km
5h 6m
¥6,456–9,325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus
2. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus 山形〜新潟
9h 40m
¥7,125–8,136
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ueda to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
5h 14m
¥19,113–26,761

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

14Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

¥12,899Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ueda to Yamagata.

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Distance: 470.7 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Ueda to Yamagata via Ōmiya in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shinanokokubunji to 鉄砲町 via Nagano, Nagano, and 新潟駅前 in around 9h 40m.

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