There are 4 ways to get from Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 12mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Fukakusabus
5h 31m¥5,102–11,550Drive 312.2 km
- Drive from Matsumoto Castle to Kyotocar 312.2 km
4h 44m¥5,416–7,823Fly, train
- Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
2h 56m
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Fukakusa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Kyoto via Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Matsumoto Castle and Kyoto is 321 km. The road distance is 312.2 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto, including transfers.
Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto Castle, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto via Matsumoto and Nagoya in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Fukakusa once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–12,000 and the journey takes 5h 1m.
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Matsumoto Airport to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shin Kobe to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Fukakusa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–12,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Fukakusa station.
Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Matsumoto Castle to Kyoto.
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