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How to get fromMatsumoto to Himejiby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Matsumoto to Himeji by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Himejitrain train Hikari / ...
    4h 15m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shin-Ōsaka Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train Nozomi / ...
    6h 31m
    ¥6,520–14,727

  3. Drive 426.6 km

    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Himejicar car 426.6 km
    6h 5m
    ¥7,402–10,692

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane MMJ - UKB
    2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Higashi-Himejitrain train
    2h 45m
    ¥24,611–35,829

  5. Train via Osaka

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Tsuruhashitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Higashi-Himejitrain train
    7h 7m

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,439Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 443.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Himeji via Nagoya in around 4h 15m.

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