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How to get fromAkita to Matsumotoby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Akita to Matsumoto by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Akita to Omiya Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train
    6h 39m
    ¥12,249–15,897

  2. Train via Niigata

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Akita to Niigatatrain train
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Naoetsutrain train
    3. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain train
    4. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train
    10h 17m
    ¥8,289–10,965

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    13h 24m
    ¥12,500–16,600

  4. Drive 499.5 km

    1. Drive from Akita to Matsumotocar car 499.5 km
    7h 2m
    ¥8,666–12,518

  5. Fly Akita Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane AXT - HND
    2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain train
    6h 48m
    ¥17,550–40,550

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Akita to Niigatatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Naganobus bus
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train
    9h 8m
    ¥8,389–9,865

  7. Train to Odate–Noshiro Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Akita to Takanosu(Jr)train train
    2. Fly from Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ONJ - HND
    3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain train
    8h 2m
    ¥88,419–280,413

  8. Train to Shonai Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)train train
    2. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane SYO - HND
    3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain train
    9h 7m
    ¥86,390–278,610

  9. Train to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain train
    2. Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane plane HNA - NKM
    3. Take the train from Chikusa to Matsumototrain train
    8h 43m

  10. Fly Akita Airport to Matsumoto Airport

    1. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane AXT - MMJ
    9h 6m
    ¥70,450–146,450

  11. Train to Aomori, fly to Komaki Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Akita to Hirosakitrain train
    2. Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane plane AOJ - NKM
    3. Take the train from Chikusa to Matsumototrain train
    9h 32m

Akita to Matsumoto by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 845.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Akita to Matsumoto via Omiya Station and Nagano in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akita to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Sendai, Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 13h 24m.

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