The distance between Yamagata and Fukui is around 535km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Yamagata to Fukui by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Maibara and then to Tsuruga.
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Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) then Kanazawa and then to Fukui(Fukui).
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Take the bus to Niigata Bandai City Bus Center and then to Kanazawa then take the train to Fukui(Fukui).
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There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Fukui by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥13,825 ($100) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,095 ($175).
The distance between Yamagata and Fukui is around 535km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 439km (273 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Yamagata and Fukui by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Fukui is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ¥24,095 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Fukui, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,825 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Yamagata and Fukui. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Yamagata to Fukui. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama) and Kanazawa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Yamagata and Fukui. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Yamagata and Fukui. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Maibara and then to Tsuruga. instead which will take 3h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Fukui. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM) then take the train to Maibara and then to Tsuruga. instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Fukui is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Fukui. Toyama Airport (TOY) (TOY) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Fukui. The distance is around 535km (332 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Fukui is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥25,465 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 5m | ¥24,095($175) | every 4 hours | 618km (384 miles) |
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train | 4h 35m | ¥30,120($220) | every 4 hours | 804km (500 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 25m | ¥30,255($220) | hourly | 744km (462 miles) |
Bus to Sendai, plane and train | 5h 45m | ¥41,755($305) | every 2 hours | 875km (544 miles) |
Train | 5h 10m | ¥25,465($185) | hourly | 805km (500 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9hrs | ¥13,825($100) | twice daily | 707km (439 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | ¥7,805($57) | on demand | 535km (332 miles) |
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