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

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There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto to Niigata by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train Shinano 23 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus bus
    4h 57m
    ¥4,480–5,002

  2. Drive  247.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Niigatacar car 247.2 km
    3h 13m
    ¥3,794–5,481

  3. Train

    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
    5h 25m
    ¥5,620–7,772

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  • Distance: 265.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Aoyama(Niigata) via Nagano, Takasaki, and Niigata in around 5h 25m.

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