There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto to Inuyama by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Inuyama is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Inuyama is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Inuyama. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Meitetsu Bus Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Inuyama. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Inuyama via Tajimi and Shinkani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Inuyama is 178 km. The road distance is 173.4 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Inuyama without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Matsumoto to Inuyama, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Inuyama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Inuyama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Inuyama is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Inuyama, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Matsumoto to Tajimi hourly, and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Center twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,400–8,000 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Matsumoto to Tajimi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Matsumoto to Inuyama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Matsumoto to Inuyama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tajimi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Inuyama is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Matsumoto to Inuyama.
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