There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto to Minakami by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Gokantrain
4h 22m¥3,430–4,802Drive 136.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsumoto to Minakamicar 136.4 km
2h 44m¥2,348–3,391Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Jōmō-Kōgen Stationbus
9h 15m¥7,980–13,542
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Minakami is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Minakami is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Minakami. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at 後閑駅前 via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and 上毛高原駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Minakami. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Gokan via Nagano and Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Minakami is 226 km. The road distance is 136.4 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Minakami without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4800.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Matsumoto to Minakami, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Minakami bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Minakami train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Minakami is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥14000 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Minakami, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsumoto to Gokan via Nagano and Takasaki in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to 後閑駅前 via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Jōmō-Kōgen Station, and 上毛高原駅 in around 9h 15m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Matsumoto to Minakami bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Minakami train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Minakami is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Matsumoto to Minakami.
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