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How to get fromMatsumoto to Saitama (State)by train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Matsumoto to Saitama (State) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Nagano

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train Shinano 23 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain train Kagayaki / ...
    2h 55m
    ¥6,280–8,202
  2. Drive  206.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Saitamacar car 206.4 km
    3h 13m
    ¥3,185–4,600
  3. Bus via Shimo-Suwa

    1. Take the bus from Shimosuwa to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus Shinjuku
    5h 22m
    ¥6,715–7,585
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain train Azusa
    3h 21m
    ¥6,213–7,949
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 26m
    ¥6,000–10,492

Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Saitama (State), Japan?

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Saitama via Nagano and Omiya Station in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shimosuwa to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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