There are 3 ways to get from Gifu to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagoya to Matsumototrain Shinano 23 / ...
3h 36mDrive 192.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Gifu to Matsumotocar 192.5 km
3h 14m¥3,301–4,769Bus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
5h 35m¥5,207–9,245
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gifu to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4800 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Gifu to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Gifu to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Takayama Nohi Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Gifu to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Gifu and arriving at Matsumoto via Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Gifu and Matsumoto is 219 km. The road distance is 192.5 km.
The best way to get from Gifu to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Gifu to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Gifu to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal station.
Gifu to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.
The best way to get from Gifu to Matsumoto is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Gifu, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nagoya to Matsumoto hourly, and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Takayama Nohi Bus Center in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagoya to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–4,900
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Gifu to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Gifu to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gifu to Matsumoto is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Gifu to Matsumoto.
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