There are 4 ways to get from Gero to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Gero to Takayamatrain Hida 25 / ...
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
4h 26m¥4,195–8,490Drive 129.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Gero to Matsumotocar 129.3 km
2h 7m¥2,218–3,203Train
- Take the train from Gero to Mino-Ōtatrain Hida 12 / ...
- Take the train from Tajimi to Matsumototrain Shinano 23 / ...
4h 26mBus
- Take the bus from Gero Ekimae to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Gero Onsen
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
5h 6m¥5,709–10,229
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gero to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Gero to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Gero to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Gero Ekimae and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Takayama Nohi Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Gero to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Gero and arriving at Matsumoto via Minoota and Tajimi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Gero and Matsumoto is 135 km. The road distance is 129.3 km.
The best way to get from Gero to Matsumoto without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥4200 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Gero to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Gero to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Gero Ekimae station.
Gero to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Gero station.
The best way to get from Gero to Matsumoto is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Gero, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Gero to Matsumoto via Gero, Minoota, and Tajimi in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gero to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Gero Ekimae and Takayama Nohi Bus Center in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Gero to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Gero to Mino-Ōta
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Tajimi to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Gero to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Gero to Mino-Ōta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Gero Ekimae to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–3,100
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Gero to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Gero to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Mino-Ōta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gero to Matsumoto is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Gero to Matsumoto.
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