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

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There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto to Gokayama by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Gokayama Suganumabus bus
    5h 12m
    ¥5,480–8,702

  2. Drive 140.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Gokayamacar car 140.8 km
    2h 16m
    ¥2,443–3,528

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    6h 20m
    ¥2,550–7,780

Matsumoto to Gokayama by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,480Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 336.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Gokayama, Toyama, Japan?

You can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Gatsushonosato via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and Shirakawago in around 6h 20m.

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