There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Minakamitrain
6h 20m¥4,040–5,752Drive 157 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropewaycar 157 km
3h 4m¥2,699–3,899Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Minakami Stationbus
10h 33m¥8,260–14,242
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥3900 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at 土合駅前 via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and 水上駅(3番のりば). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Minakami via Nagano and Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Tanigawadake Ropeway is 249 km. The road distance is 157 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥15000 and takes 10h 33m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Tanigawadake Ropeway, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway via Nagano, Takasaki, Minakami, 水上駅(3番のりば), and 土合駅前 in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Tanigawadake Ropeway via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, 水上駅(3番のりば), and 土合駅前 in around 10h 33m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Minakami
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–8,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Website
- kan-etsu.net
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Minakami Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–5,500
- Schedules at
- kan-etsu.net
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More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway is 157 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Matsumoto to Tanigawadake Ropeway.
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