There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto to Asakusa by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Asakusa is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4600 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Asakusa is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Asakusa. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at 浅草二丁目 via 日暮里駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Asakusa. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at 日暮里 Nippori via 新宿 Shinjuku. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Asakusa is 235 km. The road distance is 223.3 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Asakusa without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Matsumoto to Asakusa, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Asakusa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Asakusa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Asakusa is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Asakusa, 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
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More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto to Asakusa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Asakusa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Asakusa is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Matsumoto to Asakusa.
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