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

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

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  1. Train via Takasaki

    best
    1. Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain train Toki
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain train Hakutaka
    3h 5m
    ¥4,536–5,955

  2. Drive 188.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata Station to Naganocar car 188.8 km
    2h 21m
    ¥3,276–4,731

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Showadoribus bus
    3h 24m
    ¥3,500

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Naoetsutrain train
    2. Take the train from Naoetsu to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    3. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain train
    4h 33m
    ¥3,436–4,530

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain train [17860] Shinano Railway Kitashinano
    4h 58m
    ¥3,360–5,884

Niigata Station to Nagano by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,536Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Niigata to Nagano via Takasaki in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Niigata-eki to Showadori twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 3h 21m.

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