There are 5 ways to get from Saitama to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagano
best- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain Shinonoisen / ...
2h 49m¥3,783–4,950Drive 206.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Saitama to Matsumotocar 206.5 km
3h 12m¥3,159–4,562Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
4h 13m¥4,100–7,500Train
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain Azusa
3h 47m¥3,704–4,871Bus via Shimo-Suwa
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus Shinjuku
5h 22m¥4,807–5,174
Saitama to Matsumoto by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Saitama to Matsumoto is to train via Nagano which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saitama to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Omiya and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Saitama station to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Omiya Station and arriving at Matsumoto via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Saitama and Matsumoto is 254 km. The road distance is 206.5 km.
The best way to get from Saitama to Matsumoto without a car is to train via Nagano which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Saitama to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Saitama to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Saitama to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omiya Station.
The best way to get from Saitama to Matsumoto is to train via Nagano which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Omiya Station to Matsumoto via Nagano in around 2h 49m. 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.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Saitama to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Saitama to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Matsumoto is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Saitama to Matsumoto.
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