There are 4 ways to get from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 下吉田 Shimoyoshida to 大月 Otsukitrain Fj
- Take the train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 甲府 Kōfutrain Co
- Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain
3h 34m¥2,601–4,055Drive 132.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumotocar 132.5 km
2h 6m¥2,282–3,296Bus
- Take the bus from Chuodo Shimoyoshida to Chuodo Hinobus Fuji-Goko
- Take the bus from Chūōdō Hino to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
5h 35m¥8,534–29,374Bus, train
- Take the bus from 河口湖駅 to 甲府駅バスターミナルbus 富士山駅発 甲府駅バスターミナル方面行き / ...
- Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain Azusa
4h 25m¥2,733–4,068
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Chuodo Shimoyoshida and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Chūōdō Hino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 下吉田 Shimoyoshida and arriving at Matsumoto via 大月 Ōtsuki and Kōfu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Shimoyoshida (Station) and Matsumoto is 165 km. The road distance is 132.5 km.
The best way to get from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥2600 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Chuodo Shimoyoshida station.
Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, depart from 下吉田 Shimoyoshida station.
The best way to get from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥2600 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥30000 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Shimoyoshida (Station), Yamanashi, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from 下吉田 Shimoyoshida to Matsumoto via 大月 Otsuki, 大月 Ōtsuki, 甲府 Kōfu, and Kōfu in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Chuodo Shimoyoshida, Chuodo Hino, and Chūōdō Hino in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
Train from 下吉田 Shimoyoshida to 大月 Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,100
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 下吉田 Shimoyoshida to 大月 Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥400–550
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 甲府 Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kōfu to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kōfu to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Chuodo Shimoyoshida to Chuodo Hino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–23,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from 河口湖駅 to 甲府駅バスターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Chūōdō Hino to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–6,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Chuodo Hino station.
Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, arrive at 大月 Otsuki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Matsumoto.
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