There are 4 ways to get from Kinshichō to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kinshichō to Matsumototrain Azusa
3h 7m¥3,400–4,400Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
4h 1m¥4,360–7,886Drive 222.7 km
- Drive from Kinshichō to Matsumotocar 222.7 km
3h 16m¥3,856–5,570Train via 新宿 Shinjuku
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain Azusa
3h 45m¥3,460–4,586
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinshichō to Matsumoto is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kinshichō to Matsumoto is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinshichō 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 4h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kinshichō and arriving at Matsumoto. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Kinshichō and Matsumoto is 232 km. The road distance is 222.7 km.
The best way to get from Kinshichō to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4400.
The train from Kinshichō to Matsumoto takes 3h 7m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kinshichō to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kinshichō to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kinshichō station.
The best way to get from Kinshichō to Matsumoto is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Kinshichō, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kinshichō to Matsumoto once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,400–4,400 and the journey takes 3h 7m. 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
- JR EAST
Train from Kinshichō to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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
Kinshichō to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Kinshichō to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinshichō to Matsumoto is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Kinshichō to Matsumoto.
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