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Eight ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Matsumoto

Composite routes from Kumamoto to Matsumoto

Cheapest
12 h 23 min
Car
1036 km.
from $56
Other
12 h 23 min
Rideshare
1036 km.
from $13.51
3 h 34 min
Train, Plane
766 km.
from $332.61
17 h 21 min
Bus, Train
766 km.
from $134.83
7 h 11 min
765 km.
from $280.40
6 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
766 km.
from $256.47
7 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
766 km.
from $295.76

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$393.81
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$317.59
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$368.41

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$444.63

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$393.81
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$317.59

Solaseed Air

Website:
solaseedair.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$444.63

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$114.33–$165.15
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$39.38–$58.44

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Nagoya to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.38–$54.63
Train from Chikusa to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.11–$53.36
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.46–$63.52

Kintetsu Railway

Phone:
050-3536-3957
Website:
kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
Train from Tsuruhashi to Kintetsu-Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$20.96

Bus operators

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Abeno
Ave. Duration:
11h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$95.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Matsumoto?

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Matsumoto is to night bus and train which costs $97.83 - $152.17 and takes 17h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Matsumoto?

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Matsumoto is to train and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $206.52 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Matsumoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Matsumoto via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Matsumoto?

The distance between Kumamoto and Matsumoto is 852 km. The road distance is 1036.8 km.

How do I travel from Kumamoto to Matsumoto without a car?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs $163.04 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Matsumoto?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Kumamoto to Matsumoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Matsumoto train from?

Kumamoto to Matsumoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Matsumoto train arrive?

Kumamoto to Matsumoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Matsumoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Matsumoto is 1037 km. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Kumamoto to Matsumoto.

Where can I stay near Matsumoto?

There are 237+ hotels available in Matsumoto. Prices start at $18.68 per night.
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