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

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

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  1. Train via Odawara Sta.

    best
    1. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 町田 Machidatrain train Oh
    2. Take the train from Hachiōji to Matsumototrain train Azusa
    5h 6m
    ¥4,513–6,092

  2. Drive 178.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakone to Matsumotocar car 178.9 km
    2h 56m
    ¥3,108–4,489

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus Motohakone to Shinjuku
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 53m
    ¥4,630–10,230

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Hakone-Yumoto to Machidatrain train Hakone
    2. Take the train from Hachiōji to Matsumototrain train Azusa
    5h 34m

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  • Distance: 273.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Ashinoyu to Matsumoto via Odawara Sta., 小田原 Odawara, 町田 Machida, Machida, and Hachiōji in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 53m.

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