How to travel from Kudamatsu to Matsumoto, Japan

The distance between Kudamatsu and Matsumoto is around 750km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kudamatsu 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsumoto (MMJ).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥47,095($345)
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Train

Take the train to Nagoya and then to Matsumoto.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,810($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nagoya then take the bus to Matsumoto Bus Terminal.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,125($145)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Matsumoto.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance754km (468 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kudamatsu and Matsumoto

There are several options for getting from Kudamatsu to Matsumoto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥19,715 ($145) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥47,095 ($345).

The distance between Kudamatsu and Matsumoto is around 750km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 607km (377 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Kudamatsu and Matsumoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kudamatsu to Matsumoto is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥47,095 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Kudamatsu and Matsumoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥19,715 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kudamatsu and Matsumoto. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kudamatsu to Matsumoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokuyama and Nagoya. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kudamatsu and Matsumoto. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kudamatsu and Matsumoto. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsumoto (MMJ). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kudamatsu to Matsumoto. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsumoto (MMJ). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Kudamatsu and Matsumoto. The distance is around 754km (468 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kudamatsu to Matsumoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥20,810 ($150).

How do I get from Kudamatsu to Matsumoto

Compare travel optionsbetween Kudamatsu and Matsumoto

Transport options from Kudamatsu to Matsumoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 55m
¥47,095($345)
hourly925km (575 miles)
Train to Iwakuni, plane5h 50m
¥32,855($240)
every 4 hours1,013km (629 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
¥20,810($150)
every 4 hours750km (466 miles)
Train via Iwakuni6h 10m
¥19,715($145)
hourly762km (474 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 25m
¥20,125($145)
every 20 mins774km (481 miles)
Train to Iwakuni, bus15h 15m
¥19,985($145)
once daily813km (505 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
¥11,365($83)
on demand754km (468 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