The distance between Akō and Matsumoto is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Akō to Matsumoto by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ).
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Take the train to Nagoya and then to Matsumoto.
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Take the train to Nagoya then take the bus to Matsumoto Bus Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Akō to Matsumoto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥16,565 ($120) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,785 ($275).
The distance between Akō and Matsumoto is around 410km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (225 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Akō and Matsumoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Matsumoto is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥37,785 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Matsumoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥16,565 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Matsumoto. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Matsumoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Banshuako, Himeji and Nagoya. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Akō and Matsumoto. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Matsumoto. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ). instead which will take 2h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Matsumoto. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ). instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Matsumoto is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Matsumoto. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Akō and Matsumoto. The distance is around 467km (290 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Matsumoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥16,565 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 45m | ¥37,785($275) | hourly | 410km (255 miles) |
Train | 4hrs | ¥16,565($120) | hourly | 478km (297 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 30m | ¥22,180($160) | every 20 mins | 502km (312 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | ¥6,980($51) | on demand | 467km (290 miles) |
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The following major airports near Matsumoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.