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

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Iida is to bus which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 13h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Iida is to fly and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs ¥32000 - ¥41000.

Is there a direct bus between Yamagata and Iida?

No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Iida. However, there are services departing from Yamagata Kencho-mae and arriving at Kamiida via Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Chuodo Magome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Yamagata and Iida?

No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Iida. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Iida via Tōkyō Station and Toyohashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Yamagata to Iida?

The distance between Yamagata and Iida is 818 km. The road distance is 485.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamagata to Iida without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 32m and costs ¥20000 - ¥27000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Yamagata to Iida, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Iida bus from?

Yamagata to Iida bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Kencho-mae station.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Iida train from?

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

Train or bus from Yamagata to Iida?

The best way to get from Yamagata to Iida is to bus which takes 13h 51m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can train via Toyohashi, which costs ¥19000 - ¥29000 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Yamagata to Iida bus arrive?

Yamagata to Iida bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Sendai station.

Where does the Yamagata to Iida train arrive?

Yamagata to Iida train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Yamagata to Iida?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Iida is 485 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Yamagata to Iida.

Where can I stay near Iida?

There are 60+ hotels available in Iida.

Yamagata to Iida - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Yamagata to Iida 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Station
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagoya Station
3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Iida Station
7h 32m
¥20,053–26,939
Drive 485.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Yamagata to Iida485.3 km
6h 50m
¥8,260–11,931
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendai
2. Take the bus from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Magome
13h 51m
¥8,475–11,196
Night bus, bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Okaya Station
3. Take the train from Okaya to Iida
13h 59m
¥9,300–15,300
Train via Toyohashi
1. Take the train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Station
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Toyohashi
3. Take the train from Toyohashi to Iida
8h 46m
¥19,453–28,539
Train
1. Take the train from Yamagata to Ōmiya
2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Okaya
3. Take the train from Okaya to Iida
10h 56m
¥14,953–24,066
Fly Yamagata Airport to Komaki Airport, bus
1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)GAJ - NKM
2. Take the bus from Sakae BT Oasis 21 to Iida Station
6h 9m
¥32,350–40,580
Bus to Sendai Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendai
2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)SDJ - NGO
3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Iida Station
7h 42m
¥16,925–28,496
Fly Yamagata Airport to Osaka International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)GAJ - ITM
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya Station
3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Iida Station
7h 33m
¥46,330–58,930
Fly Yamagata Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)GAJ - HND
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Toyohashi
3. Take the train from Toyohashi to Iida
9h 1m
¥27,100–41,870

Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

¥28,455Cheapest Price

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Distance: 817.5 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Kamiida via Sendai, Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Magome, and Chuodo Magome in around 13h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yamagata to Iida via Tōkyō Station and Toyohashi in around 8h 46m.

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