There are 5 ways to get from Takahama to Matsumoto by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Wakasatakahama to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
5h 50m¥6,999–9,756Drive 323.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Takahama to Matsumotocar 323.5 km
4h 48m¥5,601–8,090Bus
- Take the bus from Higashimaizuru-eki to Kyoto stationbus
- Take the bus from Fukakusa to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
9h 27m¥7,813–16,959Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Higashimaizuru-eki to Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
5h 55m¥22,433–37,579Train via Nagoya
- Take the train from Wakasatakahama to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Matsumototrain
7h 21m
Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takahama to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Takahama to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Takahama to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Higashimaizuru-eki and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Fukakusa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Takahama to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Wakasatakahama and arriving at Matsumoto via Tsuruga and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Takahama and Matsumoto is 489 km. The road distance is 323.5 km.
The best way to get from Takahama to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Takahama to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Takahama to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, depart from Higashimaizuru-eki station.
Takahama to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Wakasatakahama station.
The best way to get from Takahama to Matsumoto is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥17000 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Takahama, Fukui, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Wakasatakahama to Matsumoto via Tsuruga and Nagano in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wakasatakahama to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Higashimaizuru, Higashimaizuru-eki, Kyoto station, Kyōto, Inari, and Fukakusa in around 9h 27m.
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Matsumoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–29,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Wakasatakahama to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Wakasatakahama to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Tsuruga to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tsuruga to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 03-5755-2151
- Website
- nihon-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Higashimaizuru-eki to Kyoto station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥2,450
- Schedules at
- nihonkotsu.co.jp
Bus from Higashimaizuru-eki to Sannomiya Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,450
- Schedules at
- nihonkotsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Fukakusa to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–14,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takahama to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, arrive at Kyoto station.
Takahama to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takahama to Matsumoto is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Takahama to Matsumoto.
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