There are 3 ways to get from Numata to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 沼田 Numata to 高崎 Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
4h 10m¥3,340–4,509Drive 138.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Numata to Matsumotocar 138.7 km
2h 40m¥2,379–3,436Bus
- 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 14m¥5,338–11,423
Numata to Matsumoto by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Numata to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Numata to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Numata 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 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Numata to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 沼田 Numata and arriving at Matsumoto via Takasaki and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Numata and Matsumoto is 221 km. The road distance is 138.7 km.
The best way to get from Numata to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Numata to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Numata to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 渋川駅(2番のりば) station.
Numata to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 沼田 Numata station.
The best way to get from Numata to Matsumoto is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Numata, Gunma, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from 沼田 Numata to Matsumoto via 高崎 Takasaki, Takasaki, and Nagano in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 沼田 Numata to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via 渋川 Shibukawa, 渋川駅(2番のりば), and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 沼田 Numata to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Numata to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Numata to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 高崎 Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Numata to Matsumoto is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Numata to Matsumoto.
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