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How to get fromMatsumoto to Ghibli Museumby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Tachikawatrain train Azusa
    2h 48m
    ¥3,107–4,056
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    4h 25m
    ¥4,350–8,472
  3. Drive 201.8 km

    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Ghibli Museumcar car 201.8 km
    3h 1m
    ¥3,508–5,066
  4. Bus via Kamisuwa Station

    1. Take the bus from Kamisuwa Station to Chuodo Jindaijibus bus Shinjuku
    4h 36m
    ¥4,377–4,565

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What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Ghibli Museum, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Matsumoto to Tachikawa hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,800–3,700 and the journey takes 2h 15m. 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.

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