How to travel from Yamagata to Hagi, Japan

The distance between Yamagata and Hagi is around 1,133km (704 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Yamagata to Hagi 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Higashihagi.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,295($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo, Hiroshima then Asa and then to Nagatoshi.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,825($270)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai, Iwaki Yoshima then Tokyo Station and then to Hagi Bus Center.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,590($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hagi.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Distance1,192km (741 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Hagi

There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Hagi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥22,590 ($165) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,295 ($215).

The distance between Yamagata and Hagi is around 1,133km (704 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 907km (564 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Yamagata and Hagi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Hagi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥29,295 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Hagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥22,590 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yamagata and Hagi. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yamagata to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Asa and Nagatoshi. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Yamagata and Hagi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamagata and Hagi. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamagata to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai, Iwaki Yoshima and Tokyo Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21hrs.

Yamako Bus, JR Bus Tōhoku, Tobu bus, Bocho Kotsu and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Yamagata and Hagi. Buses run once daily and take around 21hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Hagi. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Higashihagi. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hagi. The distance is around 1,192km (741 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Hagi is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around ¥36,825 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yamagata and Hagi

Transport options from Yamagata to Hagi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 15m
¥29,295($215)
every 4 hours1,133km (704 miles)
Train
9h 10m
¥36,825($270)
every 4 hours1,375km (854 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21hrs
¥22,590($165)
once daily1,409km (875 miles)
Bus via Kyoto23h 35m
¥23,955($175)
once daily1,262km (784 miles)
Drive
13h 30m
¥17,795($130)
on demand1,192km (741 miles)

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Airports near Hagi

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hagi
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hagi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Hagi