There are 3 ways to get from Ōtsuki to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 猿橋 Saruhashi to 甲府 Kōfutrain Co
- Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain Azusa
2h 57m¥2,270–3,012Bus
- Take the bus from Chuodo Saruhashi to Chuodo Hinobus
- Take the bus from Chūōdō Hino to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
3h 53m¥5,300–19,370Drive 138.7 km
- Drive from Ōtsuki to Matsumotocar 138.7 km
2h 9m¥2,411–3,482
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōtsuki to Matsumoto is to train which costs ¥2200 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ōtsuki to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōtsuki to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Chuodo Saruhashi and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Chūōdō Hino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōtsuki to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 猿橋 Saruhashi and arriving at Matsumoto via Kōfu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Ōtsuki and Matsumoto is 146 km. The road distance is 138.7 km.
The best way to get from Ōtsuki to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Ōtsuki to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Ōtsuki to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Chuodo Saruhashi station.
Ōtsuki to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 猿橋 Saruhashi station.
The best way to get from Ōtsuki to Matsumoto is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥20000 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Ōtsuki, Yamanashi, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from 猿橋 Saruhashi to Matsumoto via 甲府 Kōfu and Kōfu in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chuodo Saruhashi to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Chūōdō Hino in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 猿橋 Saruhashi to 甲府 Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kōfu to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Chuodo Saruhashi to Chuodo Hino
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Chuodo Saruhashi to Chuodo Hino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–13,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Chūōdō Hino to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–6,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Ōtsuki to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Chuodo Hino station.
Ōtsuki to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 甲府 Kōfu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōtsuki to Matsumoto is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Ōtsuki to Matsumoto.
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