There are 3 ways to get from Kawasaki to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 川崎 Kawasaki to 立川 Tachikawatrain Jn
- Take the train from Tachikawa to Matsumototrain Azusa
3h 57m¥3,405–4,500Bus
- Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 3 to Shinjuku Station West Exitbus Haneda
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
4h 37m¥5,655–9,093Drive 221.7 km
- Drive from Kawasaki to Matsumotocar 221.7 km
3h 26m¥3,851–5,562
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawasaki to Matsumoto is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4500 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kawasaki to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawasaki to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Haneda Airport Terminal 3 and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawasaki to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 川崎 Kawasaki and arriving at Matsumoto via Tachikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Kawasaki and Matsumoto is 228 km. The road distance is 221.7 km.
The best way to get from Kawasaki to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4500.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Kawasaki to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Kawasaki to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Haneda Airport Terminal 3 station.
Kawasaki to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 川崎 Kawasaki station.
The best way to get from Kawasaki to Matsumoto is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥9500 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Kawasaki, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from 川崎 Kawasaki to Matsumoto via Tachikawa in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 天空橋 Tenkūbashi to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via 羽田空港第3ターミナル Haneda Airport Terminal 3, Haneda Airport Terminal 3, Shinjuku Station West Exit, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 川崎 Kawasaki to 立川 Tachikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- 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
- 03-3665-7220
- Website
- limousinebus.co.jp
Bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 3 to Shinjuku Station West Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400
- Book at
- airport-bus-alliance.com
- 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
Kawasaki to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Station West Exit.
Kawasaki to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 立川 Tachikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawasaki to Matsumoto is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Kawasaki to Matsumoto.
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