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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chichibu to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Nagano

    best
    1. Take the train from 御花畑 Ohanabatake to 熊谷 Kumagayatrain train Cr
    2. Take the train from Kumagaya to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train
    4h 35m
    ¥3,945–5,357

  2. Drive 151.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chichibu to Matsumotocar car 151.6 km
    2h 43m
    ¥2,630–3,799

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chūōdō Hino to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 11m
    ¥5,068–7,973

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Hachiōji to Matsumototrain train Azusa
    4h 47m
    ¥3,654–4,692

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  • Distance: 264.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from 御花畑 Ohanabatake to Matsumoto via Kumagaya and Nagano in around 4h 35m. 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.

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