There are 3 ways to get from Kanagawa to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Higashi-Kanagawa to Hachiojitrain Yokohama / ...
- Take the train from Hachiōji to Matsumototrain Azusa
4h 5m¥3,556–4,730Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
4h 44m¥6,293–10,882Drive 215.9 km
- Drive from Yokohama to Matsumotocar 215.9 km
3h 22m¥3,750–5,416
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanagawa to Matsumoto is to train which costs ¥3500 - ¥4800 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kanagawa to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanagawa to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Yokohama Doll Museum and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanagawa to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 山手 Yamate and arriving at Matsumoto via Higashi-Kanagawa and Hachiōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Kanagawa and Matsumoto is 232 km. The road distance is 215.9 km.
The best way to get from Kanagawa to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4800.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Kanagawa to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Kanagawa to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kanagawa to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Higashi-Kanagawa station.
The best way to get from Kanagawa to Matsumoto is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥11000 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Kanagawa, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from 山手 Yamate to Matsumoto via Higashi-Kanagawa and Hachiōji in around 4h 5m. 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 Higashi-Kanagawa to Hachioji
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Hachiōji to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,500
- 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
Kanagawa to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Kanagawa to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hachioji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanagawa to Matsumoto is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Kanagawa to Matsumoto.
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