The average bus between Matsumoto Castle and Shinhotaka Ropeway takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Matsumoto Castle to Shinhotaka Ropeway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Matsumoto Castle and Shinhotaka Ropeway. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matsumoto Castle is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Shinhotaka Ropeway at 8:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Matsumoto Bus Terminal and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto Castle to Shinhotaka Ropeway. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Castle station and arriving at Shinhotaka Ropeway station via Hirayu Onsen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Matsumoto Castle to Shinhotaka Ropeway bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto Castle to Shinhotaka Ropeway bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinhotaka Onsen station.
The distance between Matsumoto Castle and Shinhotaka Ropeway is 35.7 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a vehicle from Matsumoto Castle to Shinhotaka Ropeway via Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Hirayu Onsen, and Shinhotaka Onsen in around 3h 9m.