There are 4 ways to get from Nanto to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Johana to Takaoka(Toyama)train
- Take the train from Shin Takaoka to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
4h 24m¥4,133–5,570Drive 155.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Nanto to Matsumotocar 155.7 km
2h 30m¥2,701–3,902Bus
- Take the bus from Aratamachijima to Shirakawagobus
- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
6h 26m¥2,788–8,110Train via Toyama
- Take the train from Johana to Takaoka(Toyama)train
- Take the train from Toyama to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
4h 34m¥4,303–5,710
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanto to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Nanto to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanto to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Aratamachijima and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shirakawago and Takayama Nohi Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Nanto to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Johana and arriving at Matsumoto via Shin Takaoka and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Nanto and Matsumoto is 280 km. The road distance is 155.7 km.
The best way to get from Nanto to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Nanto to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Nanto to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Kaetsuno Bus, depart from Aratamachijima station.
Nanto to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Johana station.
The best way to get from Nanto to Matsumoto is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥8500 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Nanto, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Johana to Matsumoto via Shin Takaoka and Nagano in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aratamachijima to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shirakawago and Takayama Nohi Bus Center in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Johana to Takaoka(Toyama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Johana to Takaoka(Toyama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shin Takaoka to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- 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/
Train from Toyama to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- 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/
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
- kaetsunou.co.jp
Bus from Aratamachijima to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- kaetsunou.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nanto to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Kaetsuno Bus, arrive at Shirakawago station.
Nanto to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takaoka(Toyama) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanto to Matsumoto is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Nanto to Matsumoto.
There are 340+ hotels available in Matsumoto.