There are 3 ways to get from Kawaguchi to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchi to Matsumoto is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4600 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchi to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawaguchi to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchi to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 北赤羽 Kita-Akabane and arriving at Matsumoto via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Kawaguchi and Matsumoto is 232 km. The road distance is 218.7 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Kawaguchi to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Kawaguchi to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kawaguchi to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Matsumoto is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥8000 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Kawaguchi, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 2h 35m. 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 Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- 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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Kawaguchi to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Kawaguchi to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchi to Matsumoto is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Kawaguchi to Matsumoto.
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