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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nikkō to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Nagano

    best
    1. Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 春日部 Kasukabetrain train Tn
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train
    5h 22m
    ¥5,147–6,581

  2. Drive  209.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nikkō to Matsumotocar car 209.9 km
    3h 54m
    ¥3,601–5,201

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain train Spacia X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus bus Shinjuku
    6h 54m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain train Tn
    2. Take the train from Kurihashi to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain train
    6h 25m
    ¥4,982–6,443

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 26m
    ¥8,850–12,250

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  • Distance: 369.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to Matsumoto via Kasukabe, Omiya Station, and Nagano in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Shinjuku Station West Exit, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 26m.

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