There are 5 ways to get from Ginza to Matsumoto by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Matsumototrain Azusa
2h 56m¥3,300–4,400Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
4h 5m¥4,444–7,970Night bus
- Take the night bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Matsumoto Bus Terminalnightbus 101
5h 16m¥4,000–8,500Drive 219 km
- Drive from Ginza to Matsumotocar 219 km
3h 12m¥3,799–5,487Train via 新宿 Shinjuku
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain Azusa
3h 49m¥3,544–4,670
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ginza to Matsumoto is to train which costs ¥3300 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ginza to Matsumoto is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4400.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Matsumoto. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Ginza and Matsumoto is 230 km. The road distance is 219 km.
The best way to get from Ginza to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4400.
The train from Tōkyō Station to Matsumoto takes 2h 56m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Ginza to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Ginza to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Ginza to Matsumoto is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Ginza, Tokyo, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Matsumoto 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,300–4,400 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–7,500 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Night bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–8,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Ginza to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Ginza to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ginza to Matsumoto is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Ginza to Matsumoto.
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