How to travel from Yamagata to Fukushima, Japan

The distance between Yamagata and Fukushima is around 87km (54 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Yamagata to Fukushima by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima).

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,835($28)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Fukushima.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance87km (54 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Fukushima

There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Fukushima by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥3,835 ($28) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,370 ($10).

The distance between Yamagata and Fukushima is around 87km (54 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 57km (35 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Yamagata and Fukushima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Fukushima is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx ¥1,370 ($10).

The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Fukushima, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥3,835 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yamagata and Fukushima. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Yamagata and Fukushima with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Yamagata and Fukushima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Yamagata and Fukushima. We recommend that you drive to Fukushima. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Fukushima. We recommend that you take the train to Fukushima(Fukushima). instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Fukushima is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Fukushima. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Yamagata and Fukushima. The distance is around 87km (54 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Fukushima is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around ¥3,835 ($28).

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Transport options from Yamagata to Fukushima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
¥3,835($28)
hourly87km (54 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
¥1,370($10)
on demand87km (54 miles)

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Airports near Fukushima

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

FKS
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Fukushima
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
220km (137 miles) from Fukushima
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
253km (157 miles) from Fukushima