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How to get fromKaruizawa to Matsumotoby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Karuizawa to Matsumoto by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain train [161761] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
    2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2h 18m
    ¥2,132–2,711

  2. Drive 72.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karuizawa to Matsumotocar car 72.6 km
    1h 24m
    ¥1,262–1,823

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Karuizawa to Matsumototaxi taxi 72.6 km
    1h 24m
    ¥28,000–34,000

  4. Train via Nagano

    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Kawanakajimatrain train [161761] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
    2. Take the train from Kawanakajima to Matsumototrain train Shinonoi Line
    3h 13m
    ¥2,325–2,816

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  • Distance: 114.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Matsumoto via Shinonoi in around 2h 18m.

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