There are 3 ways to get from Tochigi to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 高崎 Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
4h 43m¥3,900–5,225Drive 197 km
cheapest- Drive from Tochigi to Matsumotocar 197 km
3h 12m¥3,417–4,935Bus
- Take the bus from Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Marronnier Shinjuku / Tokyo
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
7h 38m¥6,317–9,842
Tochigi to Matsumoto by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tochigi to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Tochigi to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tochigi to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 佐野駅 and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Tochigi to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 栃木 Tochigi and arriving at Matsumoto via Takasaki and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Tochigi and Matsumoto is 260 km. The road distance is 197 km.
The best way to get from Tochigi to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Tochigi to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Tochigi to Matsumoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal station.
Tochigi to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 栃木 Tochigi station.
The best way to get from Tochigi to Matsumoto is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥10000 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Tochigi, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from 栃木 Tochigi to Matsumoto via 高崎 Takasaki, Takasaki, and Nagano in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 栃木 Tochigi to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via 佐野 Sano, 佐野駅, Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 38m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 栃木 Tochigi to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- 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/
- 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
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600
- 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
Tochigi to Matsumoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tochigi to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 高崎 Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tochigi to Matsumoto is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Tochigi to Matsumoto.
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