There are 4 ways to get from Matsumoto to Kagaonsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain
- Take the train from Kanazawa to Kagaonsentrain
4h 8m¥4,930–6,852Drive 222.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsumoto to Kagaonsencar 222.9 km
3h 5m¥3,867–5,585Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus
- Take the train from Kanazawa to Kagaonsentrain
8h 3m¥4,660–9,350Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Fukui Stationbus
8h 18m¥7,250–12,009
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Kagaonsen is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Kagaonsen is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Kagaonsen station. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Fukui Station via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Kagaonsen. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Kagaonsen via Nagano and Kanazawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Kagaonsen is 333 km. The road distance is 222.9 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Kagaonsen without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Matsumoto to Kagaonsen, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Kagaonsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Kagaonsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Kagaonsen is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥12000 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Kagaonsen, 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.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kanazawa to Kagaonsen
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kanazawa to Kagaonsen
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-055-521
- Website
- ishikawa-railway.jp
Train from Kanazawa to Kagaonsen
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- ishikawa-railway.jp
Train from Kanazawa to Kagaonsen
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- ishikawa-railway.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Fukui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto to Kagaonsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Matsumoto to Kagaonsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Kagaonsen is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Matsumoto to Kagaonsen.
There are 171+ hotels available in Kagaonsen.