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.
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.
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Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Yamagata.
Take the train to Niigata then take the bus to Teppomachi.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 40m | ¥15,745($115) | hourly | 523km (325 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 50m | ¥6,845($50) | twice daily | 222km (138 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | ¥3,285($24) | on demand | 212km (132 miles) |
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The following major airports near Yamagata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.