Tokyo to Yamagata

Tokyo to Yamagata

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Tokyo to Yamagata Schedule

Tokyo to Yamagata Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Jetstar Japan Economy 07:20 - 12:45¥ 31,635
Japan Airlines Economy 09:30 - 13:40¥ 67,950
All Nippon Airways Economy #NH39511:00 - 12:00¥ 22,152
Japan Airlines Economy 12:30 - 17:30¥ 67,950
Peach Airlines Economy 15:55 - 15:50¥ 33,558
Shinkansen JR East Standard Class 16:00 - 19:02¥ 12,947
Japan Airlines Economy 18:25 - 13:40¥ 69,907
Air Do Economy 20:15 - 15:50¥ 45,223
Tohoku express bus ZTH1 AC Seater 23:20 - 06:20¥ 5,962

Transportation from Tokyo to Yamagata

Facts about the transport from Tokyo to Yamagata

Cheapest Transport$30
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure7:05 AM
Latest Departure11:20 PM
Departures per day7
Distance397 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAll Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Shinkansen JR East, Tohoku express bus ZTH1

How to get from Tokyo to Yamagata

Travelling between Tokyo and Yamagata is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 80.18 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 29.02.

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Yamagata?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 7 hours to travel between Tokyo and Yamagata depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Tokyo and Yamagata. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 7h to reach Yamagata.

How much does it cost to get from Tokyo to Yamagata?

Travelling between Tokyo and Yamagata can be as cheap as USD 29.02 if you opt for a Tohoku express bus ZTH1 bus and as expensive as USD 80.18 if you buy a Shinkansen JR East Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Tokyo and Yamagata ?

  • 6 from Tokyo to Yamagata starting from 07:12 Tokyo until 19:16 Tokyo
  • 1 from Tokyo to Yamagata starting from 23:20 Tokyo until 23:20 Tokyo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Tokyo to Yamagata.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Tokyo to Yamagata, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 96.98.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Tokyo and Yamagata

All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Tokyo to Yamagata overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Tokyo and Yamagata

Tohoku express bus ZTH1

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Tokyo to Yamagata?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 63% took a train
  • 19% decided to fly
  • 18% opted for a bus