There are 3 ways to get from Numata to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Numata to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
3h 40m¥3,340–4,509Drive 138.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Numata to Matsumotocar 138.7 km
2h 40m¥2,412–3,484Bus
- Take the bus from 渋川駅(2番のりば) to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus 新宿~伊香保・草津
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
7h 15m¥4,938–11,423
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Numata to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Numata to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct train from Numata to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Numata and arriving at Matsumoto via Takasaki and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Numata and Matsumoto is 221 km. The road distance is 138.7 km.
The best way to get from Numata to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Numata to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Numata to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Numata station.
The best way to get from Numata to Matsumoto is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4900 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 15m.
Numata to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Numata to Matsumoto is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Numata to Matsumoto.
What companies run services between Numata, Gunma, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Numata to Matsumoto via Takasaki and Nagano in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Numata to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shibukawa, 渋川駅(2番のりば), and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Numata to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from 渋川駅(2番のりば) to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,400
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- 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
- ¥3,700–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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