Rome2Rio

How to get fromTokyo to Matsumotoby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Matsumoto

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Tokyo to Matsumoto by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    4h 35m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Meitetsugifunightbus night bus Shinjuku to Meitetsu Gifu
    8h 48m
    ¥5,060–8,410

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Meitetsu Gifubus bus Takayama
    8h 22m
    ¥10,867–13,685

  4. Drive 363.9 km

    1. Drive from Tokyo to Matsumotocar car 363.9 km
    3h 57m
    ¥6,304–9,106

  5. Fly from Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane HND - NGO
    2. Take the train from Central Japan International Airport to Meitetsu Gifutrain train
    5h 50m
    ¥13,050–22,524

  6. Train to Narita International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane NRT - NGO
    3. Take the train from Central Japan International Airport to Meitetsu Gifutrain train
    6h 23m
    ¥12,623–20,225

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,078Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tokyo to Matsumoto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 389.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Matsumoto, Gifu, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Nagoya every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto via Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Meitetsu Gifu, Meitetsugifu, Kakamigaharashiyakushomae, and Kakamigahara Siyakusho-ｍae Sta. in around 8h 22m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers