There are 4 ways to get from Yamanakako to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 富士山 Mt. Fuji to 大月 Otsukitrain Fj
- Take the train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 甲府 Kōfutrain Co
- Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain
4h 45m¥3,326–5,154Drive 144.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamanakako to Matsumotocar 144.5 km
2h 20m¥2,512–3,629Bus, train
- Take the bus from 山中湖村役場前 to 富士山駅bus
- Take the bus from 富士山駅 to 甲府駅バスターミナルbus
- Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain
5h 1m¥3,396–4,754Bus
- Take the bus from Yamanakakomura-yakuba to Chuodo Hinobus Fuji-Goko
- Take the bus from Chūōdō Hino to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
6h 23m¥8,943–31,895
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamanakako to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Yamanakako to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamanakako to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Yamanakakomura-yakuba and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Chūōdō Hino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamanakako to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 富士山 Mt. Fuji and arriving at Matsumoto via 大月 Ōtsuki and Kōfu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Yamanakako and Matsumoto is 188 km. The road distance is 144.5 km.
The best way to get from Yamanakako to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥3300 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Yamanakako to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Yamanakako to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Yamanakakomura-yakuba station.
Yamanakako to Matsumoto train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, depart from 富士山 Mt. Fuji station.
The best way to get from Yamanakako to Matsumoto is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥3300 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥32000 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Yamanakako, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a bus from 山中湖村役場前 to Matsumoto via 富士山駅, 富士山 Mt. Fuji, 大月 Otsuki, 大月 Ōtsuki, 甲府 Kōfu, and Kōfu in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yamanakakomura-yakuba to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Chuodo Hino and Chūōdō Hino in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- fujikyu-railway.jp
Train from 富士山 Mt. Fuji to 大月 Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,200
- Website
- https://e.fujikyu-railway.jp/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 富士山 Mt. Fuji to 大月 Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥430–600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 甲府 Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kōfu to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kōfu to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from 山中湖村役場前 to 富士山駅
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,000
- Website
- https://bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Bus from 富士山駅 to 甲府駅バスターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Website
- https://bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Bus from Yamanakakomura-yakuba to Chuodo Hino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–26,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Chūōdō Hino to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–6,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamanakako to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Chuodo Hino station.
Yamanakako to Matsumoto train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, arrive at 大月 Otsuki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamanakako to Matsumoto is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Yamanakako to Matsumoto.
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