How to travel from Obihiro to Yamagata, Japan
The distance between Obihiro and Yamagata is around 754km (468 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Obihiro to Yamagata by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yamagata → Obihiro if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Yamagata (GAJ).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥26,560($195)
+ 1 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to New Chitose Airport then take a ferry to Port of Sendai Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae.
- Duration20h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥19,575($145)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Minami-Chitose then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥25,600($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Yamagata.
- Duration13h 5m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥16,290($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obihiro and Yamagata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Obihiro to Yamagata by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥16,290 ($120) and will take around 13h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,560 ($195).
The distance between Obihiro and Yamagata is around 754km (468 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 572km (356 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Obihiro and Yamagata by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Obihiro to Yamagata is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥26,560 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Obihiro and Yamagata is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥16,290 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Obihiro and Yamagata. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Yamagata (GAJ). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Obihiro and Yamagata. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Yamagata (GAJ). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Obihiro and Yamagata. Flights depart from Obihiro (OBO) and arrive at Yamagata (GAJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Obihiro to Yamagata. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Obihiro to Yamagata typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Obihiro (OBO) and and arrive into Yamagata (GAJ).
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Obihiro to Yamagata. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae. instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obihiro to Yamagata is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥26,970 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Obihiro and Yamagata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 50m | ¥26,560($195) | every 4 hours | 1,229km (764 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | ¥26,970($195) | every 2 hours | 774km (481 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane and bus | 5h 20m | ¥27,105($200) | every 2 hours | 754km (468 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 25m | ¥19,575($145) | once daily | 805km (500 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 50m | ¥25,600($185) | every 3 hours | 984km (611 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 12h 50m | ¥29,705($215) | once daily | 993km (617 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 5m | ¥16,290($120) | twice daily | 954km (593 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Obihiro and Yamagata
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
Hokuto Kotsu
Obiun Kanko
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Train operators
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Taiheiyo ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Yamagata
The following major airports near Yamagata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Yamagata
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Yamagata
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 276km (172 miles) from Yamagata