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How to get fromNagano to Yamagataby train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nagano to Yamagata by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Matsumoto to Yamagatataxi taxi
    1h 6m
    ¥5,980–7,780

  2. Drive 68.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagano to Yamagatacar car 68.3 km
    1h 4m
    ¥1,183–1,708

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nagano to Yamagatataxi taxi 68.3 km
    1h 4m
    ¥32,000–39,000

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Muraitrain train Shinonoi Line
    1h 40m
    ¥4,972–6,097

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  • Distance: 73.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nagano to Murai every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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