How to travel from Yamagata to Yokohama, Japan

The distance between Yamagata and Yokohama is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Yamagata to Yokohama by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
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Drive

Drive to Yokohama.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Yokohama

There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Yokohama by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 3h 30m.

The distance between Yamagata and Yokohama is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Yamagata and Yokohama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Yokohama is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥11,635 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Yokohama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yamagata and Yokohama. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yamagata to Yokohama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Yamagata and Yokohama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Yokohama. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Yokohama. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Yokohama is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yokohama. 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 Yokohama. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Yokohama is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yamagata and Yokohama

Transport options from Yamagata to Yokohama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
¥11,635($85)
hourly374km (232 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
¥5,885($43)
on demand401km (249 miles)

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Airports near Yokohama

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Yokohama
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Yokohama
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Yokohama