There are 5 ways to get from Shizuoka to Matsumoto by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Shinshizuoka-eki to Kōfu Stationbus
- Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain Azusa
4h¥4,100–4,600Drive 180.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Shizuoka to Matsumotocar 180.3 km
2h 42m¥3,132–4,524Train via Nagoya
- Take the train from Shizuoka to Nagoyatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Matsumototrain Shinano 23 / ...
4hTrain
- Take the train from Shizuoka to Kofutrain [187900] Ltd. Exp.
- Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain Azusa
4h 9mBus
- Take the bus from Shin-Shizuoka to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Shinjuku
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
6h 58m¥6,900–11,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shizuoka to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Shizuoka to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Shizuoka to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Shin-Shizuoka and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Shizuoka to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Shizuoka and arriving at Matsumoto via Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Shizuoka and Matsumoto is 195 km. The road distance is 180.3 km.
The best way to get from Shizuoka to Matsumoto without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h and costs ¥4100 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Shizuoka to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Shizuoka to Matsumoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shin-Shizuoka station.
Shizuoka to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shizuoka station.
The best way to get from Shizuoka to Matsumoto is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Shizuoka, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Shizuoka to Matsumoto via Nagoya in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shin-Shizuoka to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kōfu to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kōfu to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shizuoka to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shizuoka to Kofu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- justline.co.jp
Bus from Shinshizuoka-eki to Kōfu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- justline.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shin-Shizuoka to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,600
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Shizuoka to Matsumoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shizuoka to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shizuoka to Matsumoto is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Shizuoka to Matsumoto.
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