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

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There are 5 ways to get from Matsumoto to Kōriyama by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Nagano

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Kōriyamatrain train
    4h 53m
    ¥6,480–8,602

  2. Drive  332.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Kōriyamacar car 332.6 km
    4h 45m
    ¥5,058–7,306

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shimosuwa to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus Shinjuku
    2. Take the train from Ueno to Kōriyamatrain train Yamabiko
    6h 43m
    ¥7,585–8,885

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain train Azusa
    2. Take the train from Ueno to Kōriyamatrain train Yamabiko
    4h 55m
    ¥6,493–8,559

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kōriyamabus bus Abukuma
    9h
    ¥8,000–13,592

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  • Distance: 434.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Kōriyama via Nagano and Ōmiya in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Kōriyama via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 9h.

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