The distance between Yamagata and Asago is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Yamagata to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Asago → Yamagata if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Fukuchiyama Station.
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Take the train to Tokyo then Kyoto and then to Fukuchiyama.
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Take the bus to Osaka and then to Wadayama Station.
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There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Asago by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥8,900 ($65) and will take around 3h 45m.
The distance between Yamagata and Asago is around 734km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 586km (364 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Yamagata and Asago by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Asago is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥8,900 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Asago, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,900 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Yamagata and Asago. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Yamagata to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Yamagata and Asago. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamagata and Asago. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamagata to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka and Hankyu Sanbangai. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.
Yamako Bus, Zentan Bus and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Yamagata and Asago. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Asago. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Fukuchiyama Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Yamagata and Asago. The distance is around 734km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Asago is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ¥25,325 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 3h 45m | ¥8,900($65) | 4 times a day | 747km (464 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | ¥30,390($220) | every 4 hours | 758km (471 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 50m | ¥24,505($180) | 4 times a day | 818km (508 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | ¥28,885($210) | 4 times a day | 809km (503 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5hrs | ¥26,010($190) | twice daily | 846km (526 miles) |
Train | 6h 45m | ¥25,325($185) | every 2 hours | 936km (582 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 60m | ¥16,700($120) | once daily | 884km (549 miles) |
Bus via Sendai | 15hrs | ¥19,715($145) | once daily | 984km (612 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | ¥10,950($80) | on demand | 734km (456 miles) |
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The following major airports near Asago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.