The distance between Hakodate and Matsumoto is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Hakodate to Matsumoto by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Matsumoto → Hakodate if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Matsumoto (MMJ).
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Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) then Nagano and then to Matsumoto.
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Take a ferry to Aomori Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Matsumoto Bus Terminal.
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Take the train to Shin-Aomori then take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku and then to Matsumoto Bus Terminal.
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Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Matsumoto.
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There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Matsumoto by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥14,920 ($110) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,455 ($260).
The distance between Hakodate and Matsumoto is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Hakodate and Matsumoto by train.
The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Matsumoto is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥35,455 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Matsumoto is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥14,920 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Matsumoto. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Matsumoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Omiya(Saitama) and Nagano. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hakodate and Matsumoto. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Hakodate and Matsumoto. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Matsumoto (MMJ). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes you can fly from Hakodate and Matsumoto. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and arrive at Matsumoto (MMJ) - via Sapporo Okadama (OKD). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Hakodate to Matsumoto. There is however a flight that goes via Sapporo Okadama (OKD). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hakodate to Matsumoto typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into Matsumoto (MMJ).
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hakodate to Matsumoto. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) then Nagano and then to Matsumoto. instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Matsumoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥31,625 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 50m | ¥35,455($260) | hourly | 1,002km (623 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5hrs | ¥30,120($220) | hourly | 950km (590 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 10m | ¥40,520($295) | every 3 hours | 1,087km (676 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6hrs | ¥31,625($230) | every 4 hours | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Train via Tokyo | 8h 25m | ¥31,350($230) | every 4 hours | 1,079km (671 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 17h 40m | ¥18,210($135) | once daily | 1,058km (658 miles) |
Train and Bus | 16h 40m | ¥27,790($205) | once daily | 1,116km (694 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12h 50m | ¥14,920($110) | twice daily | 866km (538 miles) |
Fuji Dream
AIRDO
Jam Jam Liner
Alpico Group
Konan Bus
Seikan Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
The following major airports near Matsumoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.