There are 3 ways to get from Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto is to train which costs ¥3300 - ¥4500 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa and arriving at Matsumoto via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Shimokitazawa and Matsumoto is 225 km. The road distance is 209 km.
The best way to get from Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4200 - ¥8000 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Shimokitazawa, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 2h 35m. 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
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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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Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Shimokitazawa to Matsumoto.
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