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How to get fromNakano to Matsumotoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nakano to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from 中野 Nakano to 立川 Tachikawatrain train Jc / ...
    2. Take the train from Tachikawa to Matsumototrain train Azusa
    3h 8m
    ¥3,225–4,271

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    3h 18m
    ¥4,100–7,500

  3. Drive  212 km

    1. Drive from Nakano to Matsumotocar car 212 km
    3h 8m
    ¥3,237–4,675

  4. Bus via Shimo-Suwa

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus bus Shinjuku
    4h 13m
    ¥4,300–4,500

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  • Distance: 215.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Nakano, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?

You can take a train from 中野 Nakano to Matsumoto via Tachikawa in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–7,500 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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