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How to get fromMatsumoto to Niigata (State)by train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Matsumoto to Niigata (State) 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
    5h 26m
    ¥5,620–7,772

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain train
    3. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain train
    5h 42m
    ¥4,140–6,002

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train Shinano 25 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus bus
    5h 40m
    ¥4,620–5,272

  4. Drive 247.2 km

    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Niigatacar car 247.2 km
    3h 13m
    ¥4,288–6,194

  5. Train, bus via Jōetsu

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus bus
    7h 16m
    ¥4,460–7,602

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  • Distance: 378.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Niigata (State), Japan?

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Aoyama(Niigata) via Nagano, Takasaki, and Niigata in around 5h 26m.

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