How to Travel from

Osaka to Matsumoto Castle

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Osaka Matsumoto Castle

Cheapest

By car (366 km)

4 h 46 min

366 km.

from $20

Other

Rideshare

4 h 46 min

366 km.

from $13.92

Train

4 h 10 min

280 km.

from $116.41

Train, Plane

2 h 59 min

280 km.

from $217.59

Train via Osaka-Namba

5 h 43 min

280 km.

from $57.61

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya

Ave. Duration:

51 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$39.38–$58.44

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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiya

Ave. Duration:

23 min

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$12.70–$21.60

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

0570-00-2486

Website:

jr-odekake.net/

Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiya

Ave. Duration:

26 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Kintetsu Railway

Phone:

050-3536-3957

Website:

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

Train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoya

Ave. Duration:

2h 19m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$19.69–$20.96

Airlines

Fuji Dream

Website:

fujidream.co.jp/

Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.52–$203.26

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:

0570-550-373

Website:

alpico.co.jp/en/

Bus from Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai to Matsumoto

Ave. Duration:

5h 50m

Frequency:

Twice daily

What is the cheapest way to get from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle is to drive which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle?

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle is to train and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $97.83 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Matsumoto Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Matsumoto Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Matsumoto Castle. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Matsumoto via Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle?

The distance between Osaka and Matsumoto Castle is 361 km. The road distance is 364.6 km.

How do I travel from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Matsumoto Castle bus from?

Osaka to Matsumoto Castle bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai station.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Matsumoto Castle train from?

Osaka to Matsumoto Castle train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle?

The best way to get from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Osaka to Matsumoto Castle bus arrive?

Osaka to Matsumoto Castle bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Osaka to Matsumoto Castle train arrive?

Osaka to Matsumoto Castle train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Nagoya Station.

Can I drive from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Matsumoto Castle is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle.

Where can I stay near Matsumoto Castle?

There are 238+ hotels available in Matsumoto Castle. Prices start at $18.68 per night.

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.

Japan Ukiyo-e Museum

The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (日本浮世絵博物館, Nihon Ukiyo-e Hakubutsukan)(JUM) is a privately owned Japanese art museum in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. It holds over 100,000 Japanese woodblock prints, regarded as the world's largest collection of this form of art.

Five ways to Travel from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan Railways Limited Express

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Kintetsu Railway

Airlines

Fuji Dream

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle?

What is the fastest way to get from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle?

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Matsumoto Castle?

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Matsumoto Castle?

How far is it from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle?

How do I travel from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle without a car?

How long does it take to get from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle?

Where do I catch the Osaka to Matsumoto Castle bus from?

Where do I catch the Osaka to Matsumoto Castle train from?

Train or bus from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle?

Where does the Osaka to Matsumoto Castle bus arrive?

Where does the Osaka to Matsumoto Castle train arrive?

Can I drive from Osaka to Matsumoto Castle?

Where can I stay near Matsumoto Castle?