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

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There are 6 ways to get from Matsumoto to Kurashiki 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 Okayamatrain train Hikari / ...
    5h 21m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kurashikibus bus Okayama
    10h 30m
    ¥8,200–15,909

  3. Drive 527.9 km

    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Kurashikicar car 527.9 km
    7h 24m
    ¥9,167–13,241

  4. Fly Matsumoto Airport to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane MMJ - UKB
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Okayamatrain train
    3h 33m
    ¥26,131–38,029

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Tsuruhashitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus bus
    9h 41m

  6. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Okayama Airport

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Okayama Airport (OKJ)plane plane HND - OKJ
    7h 14m
    ¥17,323–29,749

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Kurashiki via Nagoya and Okayama in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Kurashiki via Meitetsu Bus Center and Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 10h 30m.

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