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

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There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Matsumoto by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    4h 18m
    ¥4,450–4,800

  2. Drive 243.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata to Matsumotocar car 243.8 km
    3h 15m
    ¥4,230–6,110

  3. Train

    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
    5h 32m
    ¥5,595–7,569

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  • Distance: 424.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Matsumoto via Niigata, Takasaki, and Nagano in around 5h 32m.

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