How to travel from Yamagata to Tokyo, Japan

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.

5 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Yamagata (GAJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tokyo.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,840($125)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,950($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,530($55)
Operated by

JR Bus Tōhoku

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Drive

Drive to Tokyo.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance369km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Tokyo

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yamagata and Tokyo

Transport options from Yamagata to Tokyo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2hrs
¥16,840($125)
every 4 hours365km (227 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 45m
¥22,315($165)
4 times a day498km (310 miles)
Train
2h 45m
¥10,950($80)
hourly341km (212 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
¥7,530($55)
twice daily365km (227 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
¥5,340($39)
on demand369km (229 miles)

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Airports near Tokyo

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Tokyo
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Tokyo
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Tokyo