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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nagano to Otari by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    2h 34m
    ¥4,673–9,288

  2. Drive  53.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagano to Otaricar car 53.9 km
    50 min
    ¥928–1,340

  3. Train via Itoigawa

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Itoigawatrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otaritrain train Ooitosen
    2h 43m
    ¥2,068–2,804

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nagano to Otaritaxi taxi 53.9 km
    50 min
    ¥25,000–30,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Minami-Otaritrain train Rizootobyuu Furusato
    3h 36m
    ¥1,900–2,600

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  • Distance: 62.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,300–3,500 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nagano to Minami-Otari via Itoigawa in around 2h 43m.

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