There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto Castle to Tokyo by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Tokyo is to train which costs ¥3200 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Shinjuku Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Matsumoto Castle and Tokyo is 221 km. The road distance is 220 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4200.
The train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Station takes 2h 36m including transfers and departs hourly.
Matsumoto Castle to Tokyo bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto Castle to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto Castle, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–8,500 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- 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 Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–8,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto Castle to Tokyo bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto Castle to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto Castle to Tokyo is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Matsumoto Castle to Tokyo.
Book your Matsumoto Castle to Tokyo train tickets online with Omio.
There are 12704+ hotels available in Tokyo.






