The distance between Yamagata and Tokyo is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Yamagata to Tokyo 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 Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tokyo.
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Take the train to Tokyo.
Take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Yamagata to Tokyo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥7,530 ($55) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥16,840 ($125).
The distance between Yamagata and Tokyo is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Yamagata and Tokyo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Tokyo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥16,840 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Tokyo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,530 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Yamagata and Tokyo. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Yamagata and Tokyo with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 45m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Yamagata and Tokyo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamagata and Tokyo. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Yamagata and Tokyo with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 55m.
JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Yamagata and Tokyo. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Tokyo. We recommend that you fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tokyo. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Tokyo. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Tokyo. The distance is around 369km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Tokyo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥10,950 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | ¥16,840($125) | every 4 hours | 365km (227 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 45m | ¥22,315($165) | 4 times a day | 498km (310 miles) |
Train | 2h 45m | ¥10,950($80) | hourly | 341km (212 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | ¥7,530($55) | twice daily | 365km (227 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | ¥5,340($39) | on demand | 369km (229 miles) |
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