There are 3 ways to get from Tachikawa to Matsumoto Castle by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tachikawa to Matsumoto Castle is to train which costs ¥2800 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tachikawa to Matsumoto Castle is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tachikawa to Matsumoto Castle. However, there are services departing from 日野駅 and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Chūōdō Hino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tachikawa and arriving at Matsumoto. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Tachikawa and Matsumoto Castle is 194 km. The road distance is 189.3 km.
The best way to get from Tachikawa to Matsumoto Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3700.
The train from Tachikawa to Matsumoto takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
Tachikawa to Matsumoto Castle bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Chūōdō Hino station.
Tachikawa to Matsumoto Castle train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tachikawa station.
The best way to get from Tachikawa to Matsumoto Castle is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Tachikawa, Japan and Matsumoto Castle, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tachikawa to Matsumoto hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,800–3,700 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Chūōdō Hino to Matsumoto Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥3,900–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 48m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tachikawa to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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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Tachikawa to Matsumoto Castle bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Tachikawa to Matsumoto Castle train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tachikawa to Matsumoto Castle is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Tachikawa to Matsumoto Castle.
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