There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Matsumoto is to train which costs ¥3200 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Matsumoto is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shinjuku Station station and arriving at Matsumoto. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Tokyo and Matsumoto is 220 km. The road distance is 219.1 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4200.
The train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.
Tokyo to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Matsumoto is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥7500 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–7,500 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
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
- 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
Tokyo to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Matsumoto is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Tokyo to Matsumoto.
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