There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto to Nanto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Shin Takaokatrain
- Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain
4h 43m¥4,160–5,802Drive 155.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsumoto to Nantocar 155.8 km
2h 32m¥2,706–3,908Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Aratamachijimabus
6h 53m¥2,760–8,150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Nanto is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Nanto is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Nanto. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Aratamachijima via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and Shirakawago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Nanto. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Johana via Nagano and Takaoka(Toyama). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Nanto is 280 km. The road distance is 155.8 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Nanto without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Matsumoto to Nanto, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Nanto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Nanto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Nanto is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥8500 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Nanto, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsumoto to Johana via Nagano and Takaoka(Toyama) in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Aratamachijima via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and Shirakawago in around 6h 53m.
- 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 Shin Takaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- 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 Takaoka(Toyama) to Johana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- 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
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Website
- kaetsunou.co.jp
Bus from Shirakawago to Aratamachijima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- kaetsunou.co.jp
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Matsumoto to Nanto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Matsumoto to Nanto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Nanto is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Matsumoto to Nanto.
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