The average bus between Matsumoto and Shinhotaka Ropeway takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Matsumoto 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 and Shinhotaka Ropeway. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matsumoto is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Shinhotaka Ropeway at 8:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Hirayu Onsen 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 to Shinhotaka Ropeway. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto station and arriving at Shinhotaka Ropeway station via Hirayu Onsen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Matsumoto to Shinhotaka Ropeway bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Shinhotaka Ropeway bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinhotaka Onsen station.
The distance between Matsumoto and Shinhotaka Ropeway is 35.6 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinhotaka Ropeway via Hirayu Onsen and Shinhotaka Onsen in around 2h 54m.