There are 4 ways to get from Chichibu to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hachioji to Matsumototrain Azusa
4h 21m¥3,654–4,692Drive 151.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Chichibu to Matsumotocar 151.5 km
2h 44m¥2,304–3,327Bus
- Take the bus from Chūōdō Hino to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
6h 27m¥4,988–7,863Train via Nagano
- Take the train from 寄居 Yorii to 高崎 Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
5h 41m¥3,708–5,050
Chichibu to Matsumoto by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chichibu to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chichibu to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chichibu to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 小宮駅入口 and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via 日野駅 and Chūōdō Hino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chichibu to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 西武秩父 Seibu-Chichibu and arriving at Matsumoto via 吾野 Agano, 東飯能 Higashi-Hannō and Hachioji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Chichibu and Matsumoto is 241 km. The road distance is 151.5 km.
The best way to get from Chichibu to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥3600 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Chichibu to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Chichibu to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Chūōdō Hino station.
Chichibu to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hachioji station.
The best way to get from Chichibu to Matsumoto is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥3600 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4900 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Chichibu, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hachioji to Matsumoto hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,500 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Chūōdō Hino to Matsumoto Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥3,900–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 48m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Hachioji to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 寄居 Yorii to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chichibu to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Chichibu to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chichibu to Matsumoto is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Chichibu to Matsumoto.
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