There are 3 ways to get from Yokohama to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Higashi-Kanagawa to Hachiojitrain Yokohama / ...
- Take the train from Hachiōji to Matsumototrain Azusa
3h 55m¥3,465–4,638Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
4h 6m¥4,668–8,253Drive 215.9 km
- Drive from Yokohama to Matsumotocar 215.9 km
3h 22m¥3,746–5,411
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yokohama to Matsumoto is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4700 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Yokohama to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Yokohama to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Yokohama to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Yokohama and arriving at Matsumoto via Higashi-Kanagawa and Hachiōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Yokohama and Matsumoto is 227 km. The road distance is 215.9 km.
The best way to get from Yokohama to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Yokohama to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Yokohama to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Yokohama to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Higashi-Kanagawa station.
The best way to get from Yokohama to Matsumoto is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Yokohama, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Yokohama to Matsumoto via Higashi-Kanagawa and Hachiōji in around 3h 55m. 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 Higashi-Kanagawa to Hachioji
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Hachiōji to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,500
- 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
Yokohama to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Yokohama to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hachioji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yokohama to Matsumoto is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Yokohama to Matsumoto.
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