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How to get fromChiba to Matsumotoby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiba to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chiba to Matsumototrain train Azusa
    3h 45m
    ¥3,800–5,000

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 新宿 Shinjukutrain train Jb / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus bus Shinjuku
    5h 54m
    ¥5,063–5,503

  3. Drive  255 km

    1. Drive from Chiba to Matsumotocar car 255 km
    3h 48m
    ¥4,388–6,338

  4. Train via Tokyo

    1. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain train Azusa
    4h 19m
    ¥4,066–5,415

  5. Train via Tokyo #2

    1. Take the train from Chiba to Shinjuku Stationtrain train Chuuou Soubusen Kakutei / ...
    2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain train Azusa
    4h 29m
    ¥3,962–5,201

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chibachuo to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 56m
    ¥6,775–10,500

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  • Distance: 266.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Chiba, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Chiba to Matsumoto twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,800–5,000 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chibachuo to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Shinjuku Station West Exit, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 5h 56m.

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