There are 4 ways to get from Matsumoto to Yamanakako by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain
- Take the train from 甲府 Kōfu to 大月 Ōtsukitrain Co
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 下吉田 Shimoyoshidatrain Fj
3h 37m¥8,105–11,052Drive 145 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsumoto to Yamanakakocar 145 km
2h 21m¥2,521–3,641Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Chūōdō Hinobus
- Take the bus from Chuodo Hino to Yamanakakomura-yakubabus Fuji-Goko
5h 36m¥6,335–15,626Train, bus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain
- Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 富士山駅bus
- Take the bus from 富士山駅 to 山中湖村役場前bus
5h 50m¥3,655–5,152
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Yamanakako is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Yamanakako is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Yamanakako. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Yamanakakomura-yakuba via Chuodo Hino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Yamanakako. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at 下吉田 Shimoyoshida via 甲府 Kōfu and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Yamanakako is 178 km. The road distance is 145 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Yamanakako without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Matsumoto to Yamanakako, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Yamanakako bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Yamanakako train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Yamanakako is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥16000 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Yamanakako, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsumoto to Yamanakako via Kōfu, 甲府 Kōfu, 大月 Ōtsuki, 大月 Otsuki, and 下吉田 Shimoyoshida in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Yamanakakomura-yakuba via Chūōdō Hino and Chuodo Hino in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 甲府 Kōfu to 大月 Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 下吉田 Shimoyoshida
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥400–550
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- fujikyu-railway.jp
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 下吉田 Shimoyoshida
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,100
- Website
- https://e.fujikyu-railway.jp/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Chūōdō Hino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–7,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Chuodo Hino to Yamanakakomura-yakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–9,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 富士山駅
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Website
- https://bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Bus from 富士山駅 to 山中湖村役場前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Website
- https://bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
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More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto to Yamanakako bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Chūōdō Hino station.
Matsumoto to Yamanakako train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kōfu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Yamanakako is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Matsumoto to Yamanakako.
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