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How to get fromTakayama to Matsumotoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nakanojo to Takasakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain train
    5h 20m
    ¥3,445–5,197

  2. Drive 126.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Matsumotocar car 126.4 km
    2h 26m
    ¥2,189–3,161

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 中之条駅南（のりば） to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 13m
    ¥5,245–12,197

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 応桑道 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）bus bus
    2. Take the train from Karuizawa to Shinonoitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain train
    6h 53m
    ¥4,415–6,147

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  • Distance: 231.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Takayama, Gunma, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?

You can take a bus from 高山役場前 to Matsumoto via 中之条駅, Nakanojo, Takasaki, and Nagano in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 高山役場前 to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via 中之条駅, 中之条駅南（のりば）, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 8h 13m.

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