How to travel from Fukui to Matsumoto, Japan

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.

3 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Kanazawa then Nagano and then to Matsumoto.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,870($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nagoya Meitetsu BC and then to Matsumoto Bus Terminal.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,665($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Matsumoto.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance234km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukui and Matsumoto

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukui and Matsumoto

Transport options from Fukui to Matsumoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
¥12,870($95)
hourly366km (227 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
¥7,665($56)
4 times a day381km (237 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
¥3,420($25)
on demand234km (146 miles)

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Airports near Matsumoto

The following major airports near Matsumoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Matsumoto
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
181km (112 miles) from Matsumoto
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
186km (116 miles) from Matsumoto