There are 4 ways to get from Matsumoto to Ueno (Station) by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain Azusa
3h 2m¥3,493–4,549Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
4h 19m¥4,370–8,492Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Keisei-Uenonightbus 101 / ...
5h 46m¥4,000–9,500Drive 221.3 km
- Drive from Matsumoto to Ueno (Station)car 221.3 km
3h 15m¥3,812–5,506
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Ueno (Station) is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4600 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Ueno (Station) is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Keisei-Ueno. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Ueno (Station). However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at 上野 Ueno via 新宿 Shinjuku. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Ueno (Station) is 233 km. The road distance is 221.3 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Ueno (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Matsumoto to Ueno (Station), including transfers.
Matsumoto to Ueno (Station) bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Ueno (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Ueno (Station) is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–8,500 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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
Night bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Keisei-Ueno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–9,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto to Ueno (Station) bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Ueno (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Ueno (Station) is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Matsumoto to Ueno (Station).
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