There are 4 ways to get from Tsukuba to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Tx
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain Azusa
5h 52m¥4,930–6,400Drive 233.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Tsukuba to Matsumotocar 233.2 km
4h 3m¥4,046–5,844Train, bus
- Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Tx
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
6h 8m¥5,830–9,700Bus
- Take the bus from Tsukuba Center to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus Tsukuba
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
6h 27m¥5,710–10,050
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tsukuba to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Tsukuba to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tsukuba to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 大貫 and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Tsukuba Center and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Tsukuba to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from つくば Tsukuba and arriving at Matsumoto via 秋葉原 Akihabara and Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Tsukuba and Matsumoto is 318 km. The road distance is 233.2 km.
The best way to get from Tsukuba to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Tsukuba to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Tsukuba to Matsumoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tsukuba Center station.
Tsukuba to Matsumoto train services, operated by Tsukuba Express, depart from つくば Tsukuba station.
The best way to get from Tsukuba to Matsumoto is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Tsukuba, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a bus from 大貫 to Matsumoto via つくばセンター, つくば Tsukuba, 秋葉原 Akihabara, 新宿 Shinjuku, and Shinjuku Station in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 大貫 to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via つくばセンター, Tsukuba Center, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, Tōkyō Station, Shinjuku Station, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- 0570-000-298
- Website
- mir.co.jp
Train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabara
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,150–1,250
- Website
- https://www.mir.co.jp/en/
Train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabara
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,150–1,250
- Website
- https://www.mir.co.jp/en/
- 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
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
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tsukuba Center to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,260–1,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,800
- Non-reserved Seat
- ¥1,260
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More Questions & Answers
Tsukuba to Matsumoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.
Tsukuba to Matsumoto train services, operated by Tsukuba Express, arrive at 秋葉原 Akihabara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsukuba to Matsumoto is 233 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Tsukuba to Matsumoto.
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