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How to get fromSaitama to Kamikōchiby train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Saitama to Kamikōchi by train or bus

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  1. Train, bus via Nagano

    best
    1. Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Kamikochi BTbus bus
    4h 40m
    ¥5,283–8,050

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain train Azusa
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Kamikochi BTbus bus
    6h 12m
    ¥5,207–7,974

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsenbus bus Takayama
    5h 27m
    ¥7,904–10,688

  4. Bus via Matsumoto Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Kamikochi BTbus bus
    6h 28m
    ¥6,107–11,274

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  • Distance: 303.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Kamikōchi, Nagano, Japan?

Nohi Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen twice daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,000 and the journey takes 2h 52m.

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