There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto to Gifu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
2h 53m¥3,293–4,235Bus
- 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 32m¥4,410–8,600Drive 198.7 km
- Drive from Matsumoto to Gifucar 198.7 km
3h 5m¥3,409–4,924
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Gifu is to train which costs ¥3200 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Gifu is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Gifu. 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 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Gifu. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Meitetsu Gifu via Meitetsu Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Gifu is 219 km. The road distance is 198.7 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Gifu without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4300.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Matsumoto to Gifu, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Gifu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Gifu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Gifu is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Gifu, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Matsumoto to Nagoya hourly, and the journey takes 2h 11m. JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Gifu via Takayama Nohi Bus Center in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Matsumoto to Gifu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Matsumoto to Gifu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Gifu is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Matsumoto to Gifu.
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