There are 5 ways to get from Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagano
best- Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Ōmiyatrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
5h 27m¥5,627–7,492Drive 210.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tobu Nikko to Matsumotocar 210.3 km
3h 54m¥3,650–5,272Train, bus
- Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain Spacia X / ...
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
5h 47mTrain
- Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain Tn
- Take the train from Kurihashi to Shinjuku Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain
6h 31m¥5,228–7,178Bus
- Take the bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
7h 26m¥8,850–12,250
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tobu Nikko station to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Tobu-Nikko Station and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Nikko and arriving at Matsumoto via Utsunomiya, Omiya Station and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Tobu Nikko and Matsumoto is 373 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.
The best way to get from Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto without a car is to train via Nagano which takes 5h 27m and costs ¥5500 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tobu-Nikko Station.
Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nikko station.
The best way to get from Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto is to train via Nagano which takes 5h 27m and costs ¥5500 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Tobu Nikko, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto via Nikko, Utsunomiya, Omiya Station, and Nagano in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Shinjuku Station West Exit, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 26m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nikko to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Utsunomiya to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kurihashi to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 050-5306-1102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
- Phone
- 03-5962-0102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栗橋 Kurihashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,800
- Website
- https://www.tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
- 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
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
- Phone
- 03-4405-5370
- Website
- tobu-bus.com
Bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,350
- Schedules at
- tobu-bus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.
Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Tobu Nikko to Matsumoto.
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