The distance between Fukui and Matsumoto is around 234km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Fukui to Matsumoto by train, bus and car. 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 Kanazawa then Nagano and then to Matsumoto.
Multiple train operators
Take the bus to Nagoya Meitetsu BC and then to Matsumoto Bus Terminal.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Fukui to Matsumoto by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥7,665 ($56) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥12,870 ($95).
The distance between Fukui and Matsumoto is around 234km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Fukui and Matsumoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fukui to Matsumoto is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥12,870 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukui and Matsumoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,665 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukui and Matsumoto. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fukui to Matsumoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kanazawa and Nagano. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fukui and Matsumoto. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fukui and Matsumoto. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukui to Matsumoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nagoya Meitetsu BC. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Meitetsu Bus and Alpico Group run regular bus services between Fukui and Matsumoto. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukui to Matsumoto. We recommend that you take the train to Kanazawa then Nagano and then to Matsumoto. 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 Fukui and Matsumoto. The distance is around 234km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukui to Matsumoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥12,870 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | ¥12,870($95) | hourly | 366km (227 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | ¥7,665($56) | 4 times a day | 381km (237 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | ¥3,420($25) | on demand | 234km (146 miles) |
Meitetsu Bus
Alpico Group
Nouhi Bus
Hokutetsu Transportation
The following major airports near Matsumoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.