There are 3 ways to get from Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto is to train which costs ¥3500 - ¥4800 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 秋葉原 Akihabara and arriving at Matsumoto via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Akihabara (Station) and Matsumoto is 240 km. The road distance is 219.4 km.
The best way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4800.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Akihabara (Station), Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–7,500 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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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Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Akihabara (Station) to Matsumoto.
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