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How to get fromHakone to Matsumoto Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hakone to Matsumoto Castle 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 21m
    ¥4,513–6,092

  2. Drive 180.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakone to Matsumoto Castlecar car 180.1 km
    2h 57m
    ¥3,125–4,513

  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
    7h 8m
    ¥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 50m

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  • Distance: 274.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Ashinoyu to Matsumoto Castle via Odawara Sta., 小田原 Odawara, 町田 Machida, Machida, Hachiōji, and Matsumoto in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Matsumoto Castle via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Matsumoto Bus Terminal in around 7h 8m.

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