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How to get fromNagano to Hotakaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Hotakatrain train [12666] Jr Oito / ...
    1h 49m
    ¥1,280–1,740

  2. Drive 52.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagano to Hotakacar car 52.4 km
    1h
    ¥900–1,300

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal to Azumino Hotakabus bus
    3h 27m
    ¥2,753–5,988

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nagano to Hotakataxi taxi 52.4 km
    1h
    ¥24,000–30,000

Nagano to Hotaka by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,753Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Hotaka, Japan?

You can take a train from Nagano to Hotaka via Matsumoto in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nagano station to Azumino Hotaka via Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal in around 3h 27m.

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