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

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There are 4 ways to get from Matsumoto to Takayama 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
    6h
    ¥3,470–5,402

  2. Drive 125.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Takayamacar car 125.9 km
    2h 27m
    ¥2,180–3,149

  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
    7h 52m
    ¥5,680–9,302

  4. 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 26m
    ¥5,240–12,792

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 231.2 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Takayama, Gunma, Japan?

You can take a train from Matsumoto to 高山役場前 via Nagano, Takasaki, Nakanojo, and 中之条駅 in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to 高山役場前 via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, 中之条駅南（おりば）, and 中之条駅 in around 9h 26m.

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