There are 3 ways to get from Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4600 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle. However, there are services departing from 浅草二丁目 and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle. However, there are services departing from 日暮里 Nippori and arriving at Matsumoto via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Asakusa and Matsumoto Castle is 236 km. The road distance is 224 km.
The best way to get from Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle, including transfers.
Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Asakusa, Japan and Matsumoto Castle, 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
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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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Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Asakusa to Matsumoto Castle.
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