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

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There are 5 ways to get from Matsumoto to Kitakata by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Takasaki

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain train Max
    4. Take the train from Niigata to Kitakatatrain train
    8h 26m
    ¥7,080–9,702

  2. Drive  313.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Kitakatacar car 313.7 km
    4h 32m
    ¥5,381–7,772

  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 train from Niigata to Kitakatatrain train
    8h 45m
    ¥6,080–7,202

  4. 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 Kitakata Eigyōshobus bus Dream Aizu
    9h 50m
    ¥10,300–14,292

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    3. Take the train from Naoetsu to Nagaokatrain train
    4. Take the train from Nagaoka to Niitsutrain train
    5. Take the train from Niitsu to Kitakatatrain train
    10h 8m
    ¥5,430–7,902

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  • Distance: 481.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Kitakata, Fukushima-ken, Japan?

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Kitakata via Nagano, Takasaki, and Niigata in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Kitakata Eigyōsho via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 9h 50m.

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