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How to get fromMatsumoto to Niigata Stationby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Matsumoto to Niigata Station by train, bus, car, or plane

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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
    4h 58m
    ¥5,480–7,502

  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 16m
    ¥3,980–5,702

  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 20m
    ¥4,480–5,002

  4. 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
    6h 54m
    ¥4,300–7,302

  5. Drive 252.1 km

    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Niigata Stationcar car 252.1 km
    3h 17m
    ¥4,342–6,271

  6. Fly

    1. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane MMJ - KIJ
    4h 58m
    ¥59,841–125,799

Matsumoto to Niigata Station by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Niigata via Nagano and Takasaki in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, Fuji Dream flies from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) twice daily.

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