There are 6 ways to get from Matsumoto to Shirahama by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shirahamatrain
7h 37mDrive 473.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsumoto to Shirahamacar 473.2 km
7h 2m¥8,210–11,859Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Osaka Hankyu Sanbangaibus
- Take the bus from Osaka to Shirahama-sanbashibus
10h 31m¥8,349–18,568Fly Matsumoto Airport to Kobe, train
- Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Shirahamatrain
6h 9m¥27,201–39,549Train, bus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Nambatrain
- Take the bus from JR Namba to Shirahama-sanbashibus
9h 27mTrain to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Nanki Shirahama
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM)plane HND - SHM
6h 49m¥20,073–38,199
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Shirahama is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Shirahama is to fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs ¥27000 - ¥40000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Shirahama-sanbashi via Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Shirahama. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Shirahama via Nagoya and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Shirahama is 543 km. The road distance is 473.2 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Shirahama without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Matsumoto to Shirahama, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Shirahama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Shirahama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Shirahama is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥19000 and takes 10h 31m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsumoto to Jokiin-shita via Nagoya, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shirahama, and Shirahama Sta. in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shirahama-sanbashi via Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai and Osaka in around 10h 31m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Matsumoto Airport to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Nanki Shirahama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–32,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Matsumoto Airport to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shirahama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Shirahama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–5,500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–14,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Osaka to Shirahama-sanbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
Bus from JR Namba to Shirahama-sanbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto to Shirahama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai station.
Matsumoto to Shirahama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Shirahama is 473 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Matsumoto to Shirahama.
There are 320+ hotels available in Shirahama.



























