There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto to Kawaguchi by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Kawaguchi is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Kawaguchi is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Kawaguchi. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Kawaguchi. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at 北赤羽 Kita-Akabane via 新宿 Shinjuku. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Kawaguchi is 232 km. The road distance is 218.6 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Kawaguchi without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Matsumoto to Kawaguchi, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Kawaguchi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Kawaguchi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Kawaguchi is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Kawaguchi, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–8,500 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–8,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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Matsumoto to Kawaguchi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Kawaguchi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Kawaguchi is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Matsumoto to Kawaguchi.
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