There are 5 ways to get from Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Tachikawatrain Azusa
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Arakawaokitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
5h 59m¥4,997–6,366Drive 254.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsucar 254.5 km
4h 14m¥4,424–6,390Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Nippori to Arakawaokitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
6h 58m¥5,800–10,222Train via Nagano
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Arakawaokitrain
6h 2m¥5,740–7,562Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tsukuba Centerbus Tsukuba
7h 43m¥6,700–14,012
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu is to drive which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Ami Premium Outlets via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Tsukuba Center and Arakawaoki Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Arakawaoki via 立川 Tachikawa and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Ushiku Daibutsu is 306 km. The road distance is 254.5 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ¥5000 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs ¥5000 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥14000 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Ushiku Daibutsu, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu via 立川 Tachikawa, Tōkyō Station, Arakawaoki, Arakawaoki Station, and Ami Premium Outlets in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Ushiku Daibutsu via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Station, Tōkyō Station, Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Tsukuba Center, Hitachino-Ushiku Station, ひたち野うしく Hitachinoushiku, 荒川沖 Arakawaoki, Arakawaoki Station, and Ami Premium Outlets in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Tachikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Arakawaoki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nippori to Arakawaoki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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 Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Arakawaoki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
- 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
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
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tsukuba Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,260–1,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,800
- Non-reserved Seat
- ¥1,260
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More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tachikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Matsumoto to Ushiku Daibutsu.
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