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

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There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Suwa by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Shiojiri

    best
    1. Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Shiojiritrain train Shinano 24 / ...
    4h 47m
    ¥4,980–5,650

  2. Drive  274.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niigata to Suwacar car 274.5 km
    3h 41m
    ¥4,733–6,836

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Omiya Stationtrain train Toki / ...
    2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain train Azusa
    6h 28m
    ¥7,245–9,569

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Kami-Suwatrain train Shinonoisen
    6h 21m
    ¥4,900–5,400

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  • Distance: 477.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Kami-Suwa via Niigata, Ōmiya, and Shinjuku Station in around 6h 28m.

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