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How to get fromJōetsu to Matsumotoby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jōetsu to Matsumoto by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kida to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train Shinonoi Line / ...
    2h 58m
    ¥3,775–4,125

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Naganotrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train Shinonoi Line / ...
    3h 3m
    ¥2,022–2,896

  3. Drive  124.1 km

    1. Drive from Jōetsu to Matsumotocar car 124.1 km
    1h 58m
    ¥2,139–3,089

  4. Train via Myoko-Kogen

    1. Take the train from Kasugayama to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    2. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train
    3h 36m
    ¥2,329–3,167

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  • Distance: 191.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Kasugayama to Matsumoto via Joetsumyoko and Nagano in around 3h 3m.

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