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There are 9 ways to get from Matsumoto to Yamagata by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Saitama

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Sendaitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus
    6h 2m
    ¥8,830–11,802

  2. Drive 401.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Yamagatacar car 401.1 km
    5h 30m
    ¥6,959–10,052

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus bus
    3. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus bus
    9h 46m
    ¥7,280–8,702

  4. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Yamagata Airport

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane HND - GAJ
    6h 45m
    ¥16,603–22,529

  5. Train via Nagano

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Omiya Station to Yamagatatrain train
    6h 15m
    ¥8,280–11,102

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Tachikawatrain train Azusa
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain train Tsubasa
    7h 22m
    ¥8,387–11,076

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus
    11h 28m
    ¥8,850–13,892

  8. Train to Komaki Airport, fly to Yamagata Airport

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane NKM - GAJ
    6h 31m

  9. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Sendai Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane plane NGO - SDJ
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus
    7h 22m

Matsumoto to Yamagata by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket¥8,280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Yamagata via Nagano and Omiya Station in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Yamagata Kencho-mae via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center, and Sendai in around 11h 28m.

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