There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo Skytree to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagano
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to NaganoHakutaka / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to MatsumotoShinano
3h 21m¥7,129–12,617Drive 223.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo Skytree to Matsumoto223.2 km
3h 14m¥3,744–5,408Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
4h 4m¥4,510–6,886Train
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to MatsumotoAzusa
4h 16m¥5,877–8,949Bus via Shimo-Suwa
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to ShimosuwaShinjuku
5h 23m¥4,669–9,052
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo Skytree to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo Skytree to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo Skytree to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Oshiage and arriving at Matsumoto via Tōkyō Station and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Tokyo Skytree and Matsumoto is 291 km. The road distance is 223.2 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo Skytree to Matsumoto without a car is to train via Nagano which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥7000 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Tokyo Skytree to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Tokyo Skytree to Matsumoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo Skytree to Matsumoto is to train via Nagano which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥7000 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 4m.
Tokyo Skytree to Matsumoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo Skytree to Matsumoto is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Tokyo Skytree to Matsumoto.
What companies run services between Tokyo Skytree, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Tokyo Skytree to Matsumoto via Oshiage, Nihombashi, Tōkyō Station, and Nagano in around 3h 21m. 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 Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–9,000
- 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
- ¥6,000–8,500
- Reserved seat
- ¥7,000–9,000
- Green seat
- ¥9,000–12,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,400
- 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
- ¥2,900–3,400
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,300–3,200
- Green Seat
- ¥3,000–4,000
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
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
- 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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