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How to get fromSaku to Matsumotoby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Saku to Matsumoto by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Otabe to Kobuchizawatrain train Koumisen
    2. Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Matsumototrain train Chuuouhonsen / ...
    3h 4m
    ¥1,929–2,579

  2. Drive  62 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saku to Matsumotocar car 62 km
    1h 24m
    ¥1,064–1,537

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Saku to Matsumototaxi taxi 62 km
    1h 24m
    ¥29,000–35,000

  4. Train via Nagano

    1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Naganotrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train Shinonoisen / ...
    3h 14m
    ¥1,991–2,865

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  • Distance: 123.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Otabe to Matsumoto via Kobuchizawa in around 3h 4m.

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