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How to get fromMatsumoto to Geroby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Matsumoto to Gero by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the train from Takayama to Gerotrain train Hida 16 / ...
    3h 59m
    ¥4,160–8,500

  2. Drive  129.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Gerocar car 129.3 km
    2h 7m
    ¥2,217–3,203

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Tajimitrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mino-Ōta to Gerotrain train Hida 25 / ...
    4h
    ¥5,725–7,272

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Gero Ekimaebus bus Gero Onsen
    5h 4m
    ¥5,710–10,300

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  • Distance: 134.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Gero, Japan?

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Gero via Tajimi, Mino-Ōta, and Gero in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Gero via Takayama Nohi Bus Center and Gero Ekimae in around 5h 4m.

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