How to travel from Yamagata to Mine, Japan

The distance between Yamagata and Mine is around 1,205km (749 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Yamagata to Mine by train, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Ube (UBJ).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,235($270)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Yamaguchi.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,730($260)
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Drive

Drive to Mine.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Distance1,205km (749 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Mine

There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Mine by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥35,730 ($260) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,235 ($270).

The distance between Yamagata and Mine is around 1,205km (749 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 937km (582 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Yamagata and Mine by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Mine is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ¥37,235 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Mine, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥35,730 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yamagata and Mine. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yamagata to Mine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Shin-Yamaguchi and Asa. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Yamagata and Mine. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Ube (UBJ). instead which will take 5h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Ube (UBJ). instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Mine is Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Mine. Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) 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 Mine. The distance is around 1,205km (749 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Mine is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around ¥35,730 ($260).

How do I get from Yamagata to Mine

Compare travel optionsbetween Yamagata and Mine

Transport options from Yamagata to Mine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 55m
¥37,235($270)
every 3 hours1,227km (762 miles)
Train
7h 45m
¥35,730($260)
every 3 hours1,324km (823 miles)
Drive
13h 20m
¥18,070($130)
on demand1,205km (749 miles)

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Airports near Mine

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

UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Mine
KKJ
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Mine
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Mine