There are 4 ways to get from Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kamakura to Shinjuku Stationtrain JS: Shōnan-Shinjuku
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain Azusa
4h 30m¥4,085–5,358Drive 222.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kamakura to Matsumoto Castlecar 222.8 km
3h 22m¥3,865–5,583Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
5h 42m¥6,720–11,563Train via Hachiōji
- Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to 武蔵小杉 Musashi-Kosugitrain Jo
- Take the train from 武蔵小杉 Musashi-Kosugi to 立川 Tachikawatrain Jn
- Take the train from Tachikawa to Matsumototrain
4h 50m¥3,922–5,236
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kamakura station to Matsumoto Castle. However, there are services departing from Yokohama Railway Station Ticket Gate and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle. However, there are services departing from Kamakura and arriving at Matsumoto via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Kamakura and Matsumoto Castle is 276 km. The road distance is 222.8 km.
The best way to get from Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle, including transfers.
Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kamakura station.
The best way to get from Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Kamakura, Japan and Matsumoto Castle, Japan?
You can take a train from Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle via Shinjuku Station and Matsumoto in around 4h 30m. 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 Kamakura to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- 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/
Train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to 武蔵小杉 Musashi-Kosugi
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 武蔵小杉 Musashi-Kosugi to 立川 Tachikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥490–700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tachikawa to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Kamakura to Matsumoto Castle.
There are 339+ hotels available in Matsumoto Castle.