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How to get fromMatsumoto to Nikkōby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Matsumoto to Nikkō by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Nagano

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Ōmiyatrain
    3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiyatrain
    4. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain
    4h 12m
    ¥8,330–17,714

  2. Drive 210 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Nikkōcar210 km
    3h 51m
    ¥3,574–5,163

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus
    8h 46m
    ¥8,850–9,250

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku StationtrainAzusa
    2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Tōbu-nikkōtrainSPACIA Nikko
    5h 29m
    ¥9,807–13,594

  5. Train via Takasaki

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Tochigitrain
    4. Take the train from Tochigi to Tōbu-nikkōtrain
    5h 36m
    ¥6,880–14,614

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Nikko via Nagano, Ōmiya, and Utsunomiya in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Tobu-Nikko Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2 in around 8h 46m.

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