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How to get fromNiigata Station to Matsumotoby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Niigata Station to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Takasaki

    best
    1. Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train
    4h 19m
    ¥5,486–7,255

  2. Drive 248.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata Station to Matsumotocar car 248.2 km
    3h 19m
    ¥4,275–6,175

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    4h 41m
    ¥4,450–4,800

  4. Bus, train via Jōetsu

    1. Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train
    6h 12m
    ¥4,310–7,184

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Naoetsutrain train
    2. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train
    5h 47m
    ¥4,386–5,830

Niigata Station to Matsumoto by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,486Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Niigata to Matsumoto via Takasaki and Nagano in around 4h 19m.

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