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

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There are 7 ways to get from Matsumoto to Osaka 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 Shin Osakatrain train Kodama / ...
    3h 47m
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Osaka Hankyu Sanbangaibus bus
    5h 49m
    ¥3,600–14,000
  3. Drive  347 km

    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Osakacar car 347 km
    5h 13m
    ¥5,973–8,627
  4. Fly Matsumoto Airport to Kobe

    1. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane MMJ - UKB
    3h 4m
    ¥15,588–34,634
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station to Osaka WBT Umedabus bus
    6h 13m
    ¥5,843–7,935
  6. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HND - ITM
    6h 9m
    ¥17,073–25,099
  7. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane HND - UKB
    6h 27m
    ¥16,493–56,709

Matsumoto to Osaka by train and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,843Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Yodoyabashi via Nagoya, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–14,000 and the journey takes 5h 49m.

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