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How to get fromNagano to Araiby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Nagano to Arai by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Nihongitrain train [29794] Echigo TOKImeki Railway Myoko Haneuma / ...
    1h 18m
    ¥3,573–4,612

  2. Drive  45.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagano to Araicar car 45.3 km
    41 min
    ¥780–1,127

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nagano to Araitaxi taxi 45.3 km
    41 min
    ¥21,000–26,000

  4. Train via Myoko-Kogen

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain train [17832] Shinano Railway Kitashinano
    2. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Nihongitrain train [29769] Echigo TOKImeki Railway Myoko Haneuma
    1h 43m
    ¥3,343–4,368

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  • Distance: 74.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Arai, Niigata, Japan?

You can take a train from Nagano to Arai via Joetsumyoko and Nihongi in around 1h 18m.

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