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How to get fromMatsumoto to Shima Onsenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Matsumoto to Shima Onsen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    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 Nakanojotrain train
    5h 55m
    ¥3,930–5,552

  2. Drive 127.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Shima Onsencar car 127.5 km
    2h 29m
    ¥2,213–3,196

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train Shinano 25 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus bus Shiga Kogen
    8h 4m
    ¥6,140–9,452

  4. Train, bus via Karuizawa

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinonoitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Karuizawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 応桑道bus bus
    7h 47m
    ¥4,817–6,275

  5. 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 中之条駅南（おりば）bus bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
    9h 17m
    ¥5,700–12,942

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  • Distance: 236.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Shima Onsen, Japan?

You can take a train from Matsumoto to 月見橋 via Nagano, Takasaki, Nakanojo, and 中之条駅（１番のりば） in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to 月見橋 via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, 中之条駅南（おりば）, and 中之条駅（１番のりば） in around 9h 17m.

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