There are 7 ways to get from Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Nagano
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Oishidatrain
8h 22m¥10,014–13,336Drive 448.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsencar 448.5 km
6h 11m¥7,796–11,260Train, bus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
- Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
13h 43m¥9,860–11,182Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
7h 34m¥17,123–24,049Train
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Tachikawatrain Azusa
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Oishidatrain Tsubasa
9h 10m¥10,171–13,240Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Obanazawa Machiai-jobus
14h 31m¥9,240–15,642Train to Komaki Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain
- Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane NKM - GAJ
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
7h 20m
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs ¥7500 - ¥12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at 銀山温泉 via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Sendai and 尾花沢待合所. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Oishida via Nagano and Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Ginzan-onsen is 622 km. The road distance is 448.5 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen without a car is to train via Nagano which takes 8h 22m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen is to train via Nagano which takes 8h 22m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥16000 and takes 14h 31m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Ginzan-onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen via Nagano, Omiya Station, Oishida, and Ōishida-eki in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to 銀山温泉 via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center, Sendai, and 尾花沢待合所 in around 14h 31m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–16,000
Flights from Komaki Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥23,000–48,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Komaki Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥23,000–48,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Oishida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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/
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/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Oishida
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,700
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Obanazawa Machiai-jo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–2,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
- 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
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,600
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen is 448 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Matsumoto to Ginzan-onsen.
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