There are 3 ways to get from Hida to Matsumoto by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
4h 8m¥3,077–7,081Drive 91.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Hida to Matsumotocar 91.5 km
1h 28m¥1,588–2,293Train
- Take the train from Hida-Furukawa to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
4h 14m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hida to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Hida to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Hida station to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Hida-Furukawa Station and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Takayama Nohi Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Hida to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Hida-Furukawa and arriving at Matsumoto via Toyama and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Hida and Matsumoto is 99 km. The road distance is 91.5 km.
The best way to get from Hida to Matsumoto without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥3000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Hida to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Hida to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Hida to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Hida-Furukawa station.
The best way to get from Hida to Matsumoto is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥3000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Hida, Gifu, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥900–4,400 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hida-Furukawa to Matsumoto via Toyama and Nagano in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Hida-Furukawa to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Hida to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Hida to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hida to Matsumoto is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Hida to Matsumoto.
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