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How to get fromNagano Shi to Matsumotoby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Nagano Shi to Matsumoto by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Shinonoi

    best
    1. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    1h 15m
    ¥950–1,474

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Amori to Matsumototrain train Shinonoi Line
    1h 17m
    ¥900–1,300

  3. Drive 64.6 km

    1. Drive from Nagano Shi to Matsumotocar car 64.6 km
    1h 4m
    ¥1,113–1,608

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nagano Shi to Matsumototaxi taxi 64.6 km
    1h 4m
    ¥30,000–37,000

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  • Distance: 59 km
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Nagano Shi, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinonoi to Matsumoto hourly, and the journey takes 43 min. JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly.

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