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 Uguisudani to Ōmiyatrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Obusetrain
3h 38m¥3,871–5,129Bus
- 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¥4,020–5,806Bus via Ikebukuro Eki
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Suzaka Stationbus
6h 54m¥4,670–6,030
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taito to Obuse is to train which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 38m.
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 Uguisudani and arriving at Obuse via Omiya Station and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Taito and Obuse is 236 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 38m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 38m 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 Uguisudani station.
The best way to get from Taito to Obuse is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥3800 - ¥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 Uguisudani to Obuse via Omiya Station and Nagano in around 3h 38m. 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 Uguisudani to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taito to Obuse is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Taito to Obuse.
There are 427+ hotels available in Obuse.