There are 4 ways to get from Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Tachikawatrain Azusa
2h 48m¥3,107–4,056Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
4h 25m¥4,350–8,472Drive 201.8 km
- Drive from Matsumoto to Ghibli Museumcar 201.8 km
3h 1m¥3,508–5,066Bus via Kamisuwa Station
- Take the bus from Kamisuwa Station to Chuodo Jindaijibus Shinjuku
4h 36m¥4,377–4,565
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum is to train which costs ¥3100 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at 三鷹 Mitaka via 立川 Tachikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Ghibli Museum is 207 km. The road distance is 201.8 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 25m.
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.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Tachikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- 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
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Kamisuwa Station to Chuodo Jindaiji
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tachikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Matsumoto to Ghibli Museum.
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