How to travel from Yamagata to Hyuga, Japan

The distance between Yamagata and Hyuga is around 1,185km (736 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Yamagata to Hyuga by train, car, plane and bus. 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 Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,435($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Kokura and then to Hyugashi.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,755($305)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Hyūga.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Distance1,482km (921 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Hyuga

There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Hyuga by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥28,475 ($210) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,435 ($215).

The distance between Yamagata and Hyuga is around 1,185km (736 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,022km (635 miles)

It takes around 11h 35m to get from Yamagata and Hyuga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Hyuga is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥29,435 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Hyuga, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥28,475 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yamagata and Hyuga. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yamagata to Hyuga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Kokura. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Yamagata and Hyuga. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 35m, 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 Hyuga. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Hyuga. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hyuga is Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) which is approximately 64km (39 miles) from Hyuga. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) 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 Hyuga. The distance is around 1,482km (921 miles) by road and it will take around 17hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Hyuga is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around ¥41,755 ($305).

How do I get from Yamagata to Hyuga

Compare travel optionsbetween Yamagata and Hyuga

Transport options from Yamagata to Hyuga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 20m
¥29,435($215)
every 4 hours1,288km (800 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 40m
¥41,755($305)
once daily1,254km (779 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 45m
¥46,410($340)
once daily1,311km (815 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5hrs
¥40,935($300)
hourly1,253km (778 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train6h 10m
¥28,475($210)
every 4 hours1,185km (736 miles)
Train
11h 35m
¥41,755($305)
twice daily1,623km (1,009 miles)
Drive
17hrs
¥22,180($160)
on demand1,482km (921 miles)

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Airports near Hyuga

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

KMI
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (39 miles) from Hyuga
KMJ
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Hyuga
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
170km (105 miles) from Hyuga