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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the train from Kanazawa to Kagaonsentrain train
    4h 8m
    ¥4,930–6,852

  2. Drive 225.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Kagacar car 225.7 km
    3h 8m
    ¥3,920–5,662

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Fukui Stationbus bus
    8h 18m
    ¥7,250–12,009

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kanazawa to Daishojitrain train
    8h 40m

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  • Distance: 332.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Kagaonsen via Nagano and Kanazawa in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Kagaonsen via Meitetsu Bus Center, Fukui Station, and Fukui in around 8h 18m.

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