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How to get fromKamikōchi to Jōetsuby bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kamikōchi to Jōetsu by bus or train

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Matsumoto Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain train
    5h 20m
    ¥3,539–6,125

  2. Bus, train via Myoko-Kogen

    1. Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Matsumoto Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    6h 3m
    ¥3,819–6,375

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus bus
    5h 30m

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain train [17832] Shinano Railway Kitashinano
    5h 50m
    ¥4,791–7,050

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 178 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Kamikōchi, Nagano, Japan and Jōetsu, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Kamikōchi to Kida via Kamikochi BT and Nagano in around 5h 30m.

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