There are 2 ways to get from Yamanashi to Matsumoto Castle by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Yamanashi to Matsumoto Castle is to train which costs ¥1700 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Yamanashi to Matsumoto Castle is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct train from Yamanashi to Matsumoto Castle. However, there are services departing from 山梨市 Yamanashishi and arriving at Matsumoto via Kōfu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Yamanashi and Matsumoto Castle is 112 km. The road distance is 110.8 km.
The best way to get from Yamanashi to Matsumoto Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2400.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Yamanashi to Matsumoto Castle, including transfers.
Yamanashi to Matsumoto Castle train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kōfu station.
Yamanashi to Matsumoto Castle train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamanashi to Matsumoto Castle is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Yamanashi to Matsumoto Castle.
There are 340+ hotels available in Matsumoto Castle.
What companies run services between Yamanashi, Japan and Matsumoto Castle, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kōfu to Matsumoto hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kōfu to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
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