What is the cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Gotemba?

The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Gotemba is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Gotemba?

The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Gotemba is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.

Is there a direct bus between Matsumoto and Gotemba?

No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Gotemba. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Tomei Ashigara via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Matsumoto and Gotemba?

No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Gotemba. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at 御殿場 Gotemba via Hachioji, 町田 Machida and 松田 Matsuda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Matsumoto to Gotemba?

The distance between Matsumoto and Gotemba is 269 km. The road distance is 162 km.

How do I travel from Matsumoto to Gotemba without a car?

The best way to get from Matsumoto to Gotemba without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4800.

How long does it take to get from Matsumoto to Gotemba?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Matsumoto to Gotemba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matsumoto to Gotemba bus from?

Matsumoto to Gotemba bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Matsumoto to Gotemba train from?

Matsumoto to Gotemba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.

Train or bus from Matsumoto to Gotemba?

The best way to get from Matsumoto to Gotemba is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Matsumoto to Gotemba bus arrive?

Matsumoto to Gotemba bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Matsumoto to Gotemba train arrive?

Matsumoto to Gotemba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hachiōji station.

Can I drive from Matsumoto to Gotemba?

Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Gotemba is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Matsumoto to Gotemba.

Where can I stay near Gotemba?

There are 1281+ hotels available in Gotemba.

Matsumoto to Gotemba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Hachiōjitrain Azusa
2. Take the train from 町田 Machida to 新松田 Shin-Matsudatrain Oh
4h 27m
¥3,567–4,776
Drive 162 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Matsumoto to Gotembacar 162 km
2h 32m
¥2,812–4,062
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain
2. Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅bus
3. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Gotemba Stationbus
5h 18m
¥3,405–6,552
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Tomei Ashigarabus Shinjuku to Motohakone
5h 59m
¥4,600–10,892

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 269.2 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Gotemba, Japan?

You can take a train from Matsumoto to 御殿場 Gotemba via Hachioji, Machida, 町田 Machida, 新松田 Shin-Matsuda, and 松田 Matsuda in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Tomei Ashigara via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 5h 59m.

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