There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto to Shimoyoshida (Station) by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain
- Take the train from 甲府 Kōfu to 大月 Ōtsukitrain Co
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 下吉田 Shimoyoshidatrain Fj
2h 51m¥2,605–4,052Drive 133 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsumoto to Shimoyoshida (Station)car 133 km
2h 6m¥2,290–3,308Train, bus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain Azusa
- Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅bus 甲府駅バスターミナル発 富士山駅方面行き / ...
3h 47m¥2,735–4,022
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Shimoyoshida (Station) is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Shimoyoshida (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Shimoyoshida (Station). However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at 下吉田 Shimoyoshida via 甲府 Kōfu and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Shimoyoshida (Station) is 165 km. The road distance is 133 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Shimoyoshida (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥2600 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Matsumoto to Shimoyoshida (Station), including transfers.
Matsumoto to Shimoyoshida (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
Matsumoto to Shimoyoshida (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kōfu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Shimoyoshida (Station) is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Matsumoto to Shimoyoshida (Station).
There are 1360+ hotels available in Shimoyoshida (Station).
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Shimoyoshida (Station), Yamanashi, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsumoto to 下吉田 Shimoyoshida via Kōfu, 甲府 Kōfu, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 2h 51m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Matsumoto to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 甲府 Kōfu to 大月 Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 下吉田 Shimoyoshida
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥400–550
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Matsumoto to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 下吉田 Shimoyoshida
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,100
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
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