How to Travel from

Nara-shi to Matsumoto

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Nara-shi Matsumoto

Cheapest

By car (331 km)

4 h 25 min

331 km.

from $18

Other

Rideshare

4 h 25 min

331 km.

from $12.59

Train

4 h 26 min

260 km.

from $110.74

Train via Kameyama

6 h 59 min

260 km.

from $5.43

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Kyōto to Nagoya

Ave. Duration:

38 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$33.03–$49.54

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:

$38.11–$53.36

Train from Ōsaka to Sannomiya

Ave. Duration:

19 min

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$11.43–$20.33

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

0570-00-2486

Website:

jr-odekake.net/

Train from Tsuruhashi to Ōsaka

Ave. Duration:

12 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Train from Ōsaka to Sannomiya

Ave. Duration:

31 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Train from Kamo(Kyoto) to Kameyama(Mie)

Ave. Duration:

1h 23m

Frequency:

Hourly

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

050-3772-3910

Website:

jr-central.co.jp/

Train from Kameyama(Mie) to Nagoya

Ave. Duration:

1h 16m

Frequency:

Hourly

Kintetsu Railway

Phone:

050-3536-3957

Website:

kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html

Train from Shin-Omiya to Tsuruhashi

Ave. Duration:

31 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.81–$4.07

Airlines

Fuji Dream

Website:

fujidream.co.jp/

Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$49.54–$190.56

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:

0570-550-373

Website:

alpico.co.jp/en/

Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Matsumoto

Ave. Duration:

3h 27m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$25.41–$36.84

Meitetsu Bus

Phone:

052-582-5151

Website:

meitetsu-bus.co.jp/english

Bus from JR Nara Station to Meitetsu

Ave. Duration:

2h 35m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$20.41

What is the cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Matsumoto?

The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Matsumoto is to drive which costs $33.70 - $50 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Matsumoto?

The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct bus between Nara-shi and Matsumoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Nara-shi station to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Nara-shi and Matsumoto?

No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Yamato-Saidaiji and arriving at Matsumoto via Kyōto and Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Nara-shi to Matsumoto?

The distance between Nara-shi and Matsumoto is 355 km. The road distance is 329.5 km.

How do I travel from Nara-shi to Matsumoto without a car?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Matsumoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Nara-shi to Matsumoto?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Nara-shi to Matsumoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Matsumoto bus from?

Nara-shi to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.

Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Matsumoto train from?

Nara-shi to Matsumoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Nara-shi to Matsumoto?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Matsumoto is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $50 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Nara-shi to Matsumoto bus arrive?

Nara-shi to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.

What is the time difference between Nara-shi and Matsumoto?

It is currently 17:03 at both, Nara-shi and Matsumoto.

Where does the Nara-shi to Matsumoto train arrive?

Nara-shi to Matsumoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Nagoya Station.

Can I drive from Nara-shi to Matsumoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Matsumoto is 330 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Nara-shi to Matsumoto.

Where can I stay near Matsumoto?

There are 237+ hotels available in Matsumoto. Prices start at $18.30 per night.

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Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumoto-jō), originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles, along with Himeji and Kumamoto. It was the seat of Matsumoto Domain under the Edo Period Tokugawa shogunate. It is located in the city of Matsumoto, in Nagano Prefecture.

Daio Wasabi Farm

The Daiō Wasabi Farm (大王わさび農場, Daiō Wasabi Nōjō) is a wasabi farm established in 1915 and located in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture near the center of Honshū, the main island of Japan. It is a popular tourist spot due to its watermills and the river that runs through it.

Kaichi School Museum

The Kaichi School (旧開智学校, kyūkaichi-gakkō) in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture was one of the first schools in Japan. It opened in a temporary building in May 1873, the year after the first major education reforms were introduced by the new Ministry of Education. The school moved to new premises in April 1876. This western-style building, fused with Japanese elements, was designated an Important Cultural Property in 1961. Relocated two years later during work on the nearby Metoba River, in 1965 the old school building was turned into an education museum.

Matsumoto

Matsumoto is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Matsumoto is designated as a core city since 1 April 2021., the city had a population of 239,466 in 105,207 households and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 978.47 sqkm.

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Six ways to Travel from Nara-Shi to Matsumoto

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan Railways Limited Express

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)

Kintetsu Railway

Airlines

Fuji Dream

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Meitetsu Bus

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Matsumoto?

What is the fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Matsumoto?

Is there a direct bus between Nara-shi and Matsumoto?

Is there a direct train between Nara-shi and Matsumoto?

How far is it from Nara-shi to Matsumoto?

How do I travel from Nara-shi to Matsumoto without a car?

How long does it take to get from Nara-shi to Matsumoto?

Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Matsumoto bus from?

Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Matsumoto train from?

Train or bus from Nara-shi to Matsumoto?

Where does the Nara-shi to Matsumoto bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Nara-shi and Matsumoto?

Where does the Nara-shi to Matsumoto train arrive?

Can I drive from Nara-shi to Matsumoto?

Where can I stay near Matsumoto?