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How to get fromMatsumoto to Jōetsuby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train Shinonoi Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain train Hakutaka
    3h 14m
    ¥2,050–3,102

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train Shinonoi Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus bus
    3h 38m

  3. Drive  126.2 km

    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Jōetsucar car 126.2 km
    1h 58m
    ¥2,174–3,140

  4. Train via Myoko-Kogen

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    3. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Kasugayamatrain train
    3h 43m
    ¥2,130–3,352

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  • Distance: 128.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Kasugayama via Nagano and Joetsumyoko in around 3h 14m.

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