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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 高崎 Takasaki to 佐野 Sanotrain train
    4h 33m
    ¥3,680–5,202

  2. Drive  179.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Sanocar car 179.1 km
    3h 5m
    ¥3,072–4,437

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 36m
    ¥9,323–13,315

  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 39m
    ¥5,050–6,852

Matsumoto to Sano by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,680Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Matsumoto to 佐野 Sano via Nagano, Takasaki, and 高崎 Takasaki in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2 in around 7h 36m.

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