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

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There are 4 ways to get from Matsumoto to Sano by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Takasaki

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Sanotrain train
    4h 49m
    ¥3,680–5,202

  2. Drive  179.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Sanocar car 179.1 km
    3h 5m
    ¥3,082–4,452

  3. 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 Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminalbus bus Marronnier Shinjuku / Tokyo
    6h 26m
    ¥5,700–9,692

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 小山 Oyamatrain train Ju
    4h 58m
    ¥5,050–6,852

Matsumoto to Sano by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,050Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Sano via Nagano and Takasaki in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 26m.

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