There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
2h 58mDrive 193.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsumoto Station to Gifu Stationcar 193.3 km
3h 15m¥3,350–4,838Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Meitetsu Gifubus Takayama
5h 38m¥4,410–8,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Meitetsu Gifu via Takayama Nohi Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Meitetsu Gifu via Meitetsu Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Matsumoto Station and Gifu Station is 219 km. The road distance is 193.3 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station, including transfers.
Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto Station, Japan and Gifu Station, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Matsumoto to Nagoya hourly, and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Gifu Station via Takayama Nohi Bus Center and Meitetsu Gifu in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Meitetsu Gifu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,200
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Matsumoto Station to Gifu Station.
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