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

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Tokyo is to night bus which costs ¥4100 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.

Is there a direct bus between Yamagata and Tokyo?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Yamagata Kencho-mae and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Yamagata and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yamagata and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Yamagata to Tokyo?

The distance between Yamagata and Tokyo is 342 km. The road distance is 362 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamagata to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.

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

The train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Station takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Tokyo bus from?

Yamagata to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Yamagata Kencho-mae station.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Tokyo train from?

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

Train or fly from Yamagata to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Yamagata to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥14000 - ¥21000 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Yamagata to Tokyo bus arrive?

Yamagata to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Yamagata to Tokyo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yamagata to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Tokyo is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Yamagata to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 11011+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Yamagata to Tokyo - 5 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Yamagata to Tokyo by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Tsubasa
2h 42m
¥8,500–12,000
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitnightbus
5h 53m
¥4,100–11,000
Drive 362 km
1. Drive from Yamagata to Tokyocar 362 km
4h 16m
¥6,204–8,961
Fly from Yamagata Airport
1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane GAJ - HND
3h 7m
¥14,570–20,800
Bus to Shonai Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus
2. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SYO - HND
5h 49m
¥20,426–38,507

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

14Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

¥13,881Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 342 km
Duration: 2h 42m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥8,500–12,000 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a vehicle from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,100–7,500 and the journey takes 5h 53m. JAMJAM LINER also services this route once daily.

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