How to travel from Nagaoka to Yamagata, Japan

The distance between Nagaoka and Yamagata is around 212km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nagaoka to Yamagata by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out YamagataNagaoka if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Yamagata.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,745($115)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Niigata then take the bus to Teppomachi.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,845($50)
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Drive

Drive to Yamagata.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance212km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagaoka and Yamagata

There are several options for getting from Nagaoka to Yamagata by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥6,845 ($50) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,285 ($24).

The distance between Nagaoka and Yamagata is around 212km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Nagaoka and Yamagata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagaoka to Yamagata is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥3,285 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagaoka and Yamagata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,845 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagaoka and Yamagata. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagaoka to Yamagata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagaoka and Yamagata. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nagaoka and Yamagata. We recommend that you drive to Yamagata. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagaoka to Yamagata. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Yamagata. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Yamagata is Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yamagata. Sendai Airport (SDJ) (SDJ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nagaoka and Yamagata. The distance is around 212km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagaoka to Yamagata is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥15,745 ($115).

How do I get from Nagaoka to Yamagata

Compare travel optionsbetween Nagaoka and Yamagata

Transport options from Nagaoka to Yamagata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
¥15,745($115)
hourly523km (325 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 50m
¥6,845($50)
twice daily222km (138 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
¥3,285($24)
on demand212km (132 miles)

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Airports near Yamagata

The following major airports near Yamagata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

GAJ
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Yamagata
SDJ
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Yamagata
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
276km (172 miles) from Yamagata