There are 3 ways to get from Minakami to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gokan to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
3h 54m¥3,415–4,605Drive 136.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Minakami to Matsumotocar 136.9 km
2h 43m¥2,377–3,434Bus
- Take the bus from 渋川駅(2番のりば) to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus 新宿~伊香保・草津
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
7h 20m¥5,413–11,518
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minakami to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Minakami to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Minakami to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 渋川駅(2番のりば) and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Minakami to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Gokan and arriving at Matsumoto via Takasaki and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Minakami and Matsumoto is 226 km. The road distance is 136.9 km.
The best way to get from Minakami to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Minakami to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Minakami to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 渋川駅(2番のりば) station.
Minakami to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Gokan station.
The best way to get from Minakami to Matsumoto is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Minakami, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Gokan to Matsumoto via Takasaki and Nagano in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gokan to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shibukawa, 渋川駅(2番のりば), and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Gokan to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from 渋川駅(2番のりば) to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,400
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Minakami to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Minakami to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minakami to Matsumoto is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Minakami to Matsumoto.
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