There are 5 ways to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train via Saitama
best- Take the train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Koriyama(Fukushima)train
- Take the train from Kōriyama to Ōmiyatrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
6h 36m¥7,456–11,267Drive 312.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumotocar 312.4 km
4h 40m¥5,410–7,815Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aizu-wakamatsu to Niigata Stationbus
- Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Naganobus
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
7h 33m¥6,928–8,158Bus
- Take the bus from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Dream Aizu
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
8h 10m¥10,300–13,700Train
- Take the train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Niitsutrain
- Take the train from Niitsu to Naoetsutrain
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
9h 53m¥5,824–7,768
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Aizu-Wakamatsu and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Aizu-Wakamatsu and arriving at Matsumoto via Kōriyama, Omiya Station and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Aizuwakamatsu and Matsumoto is 501 km. The road distance is 312.4 km.
The best way to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto without a car is to train via Saitama which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥7000 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Aizu-Wakamatsu station.
Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Aizu-Wakamatsu station.
The best way to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto is to train via Saitama which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥7000 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥14000 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Aizuwakamatsu, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Matsumoto via Kōriyama, Omiya Station, and Nagano in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 8h 10m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Koriyama(Fukushima)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kōriyama to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Niitsu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niitsu to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0242-28-5885
- Website
- Aizu Railway
Train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Koriyama(Fukushima)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–2,800
- Schedules at
- Aizu Railway
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Aizu-wakamatsu to Niigata Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,400
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata-eki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,200
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Koriyama(Fukushima) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Aizuwakamatsu to Matsumoto.
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