There are 4 ways to get from Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to MatsumotoAzusa
2h 52m¥5,500–8,500Drive 213.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo to Matsumoto213.1 km
3h 4m¥3,644–5,263Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
3h 31m¥4,100–4,500Bus via Shimo-Suwa
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to ShimosuwaShinjuku
4h 32m¥4,300–8,155
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo to Matsumoto is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shinjuku Station station and arriving at Matsumoto. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo and Matsumoto is 221 km. The road distance is 213.1 km.
The best way to get from Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
The train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto takes 2h 39m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo to Matsumoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo to Matsumoto is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥4500 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,500–8,500 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–4,500 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–8,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥6,000–7,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥5,500–8,500
- Green Seat
- ¥8,500–12,000
- 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
- ¥4,100–4,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–6,000
- Schedules at
- jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo to Matsumoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo to Matsumoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo to Matsumoto is 213 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Central Shinjuku/Shinjukukicho/JR Shinuku Station 3 min' walk/新宿中心 新宿歌舞伎/912, Tokyo to Matsumoto.
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