There are 4 ways to get from Shima Onsen to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nakanojo to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
5h 34m¥3,922–5,343Drive 128 km
cheapest- Drive from Shima Onsen to Matsumotocar 128 km
2h 29m¥2,221–3,208Bus
- Take the bus from 中之条駅南（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
8h 27m¥5,722–12,343Bus, train
- Take the bus from 応桑道 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）bus
- Take the train from Karuizawa to Shinonoitrain
- Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain
7h 38m¥4,892–6,293
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shima Onsen to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Shima Onsen to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Shima Onsen to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 月見橋 and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via 中之条駅南（のりば） and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Shima Onsen to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Nakanojo and arriving at Matsumoto via Takasaki and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Shima Onsen and Matsumoto is 236 km. The road distance is 128 km.
The best way to get from Shima Onsen to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Shima Onsen to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Shima Onsen to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 中之条駅南（のりば） station.
Shima Onsen to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nakanojo station.
The best way to get from Shima Onsen to Matsumoto is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Shima Onsen, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a bus from 月見橋 to Matsumoto via 中之条駅（おりば）, Nakanojo, Takasaki, and Nagano in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 月見橋 to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via 中之条駅（おりば）, 中之条駅南（のりば）, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nakanojo to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- 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/
Train from Shinonoi to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- 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 Shinonoi to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Karuizawa to Shinonoi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from 中之条駅南（のりば） to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- 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
- Website
- kkkg.co.jp
Bus from 応桑道 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,000
- Schedules at
- kkkg.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shima Onsen to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shima Onsen to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shima Onsen to Matsumoto is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Shima Onsen to Matsumoto.
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