There are 4 ways to get from Taito to Obuse by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Obusetrain [161427] Nagano Electric Railway / ...
3h 29m¥3,901–5,225Bus
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Suzaka Stationbus
6h 48m¥4,670–9,030Drive 235.3 km
- Drive from Taito to Obusecar 235.3 km
3h 10m¥4,077–5,889Bus via Ikebukuro Eki
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Suzaka Stationbus
6h 54m¥4,670–6,030
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taito to Obuse is to train which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Taito to Obuse is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Taito to Obuse station. However, there are services departing from 西浅草三丁目 and arriving at Suzaka Station via Ikebukuro Station East Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Taito to Obuse. However, there are services departing from 上野 Ueno and arriving at Obuse via Tōkyō Station and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Taito and Obuse is 244 km. The road distance is 235.3 km.
The best way to get from Taito to Obuse without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Taito to Obuse, including transfers.
Taito to Obuse bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Ikebukuro Station East Exit.
Taito to Obuse train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Taito to Obuse is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥9500 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Taito, Japan and Obuse, Japan?
You can take a train from 上野 Ueno to Obuse via Tōkyō Station and Nagano in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Suzaka Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,200–8,500 and the journey takes 4h 19m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
Train from Nagano to Obuse
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Suzaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Suzaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Taito to Obuse bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Suzaka Station.
Taito to Obuse train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taito to Obuse is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Taito to Obuse.
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