How to travel from Masuda to Matsumoto, Japan

The distance between Masuda and Matsumoto is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Masuda 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.

👋 Also check out MatsumotoMasuda if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsumoto (MMJ).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥49,145($360)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Nagoya and then to Matsumoto.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,545($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka then Nagoya Station Noritake and then to Matsumoto Bus Terminal.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,385($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Matsumoto.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Distance774km (481 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Matsumoto

There are several options for getting from Masuda to Matsumoto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥17,385 ($125) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥49,145 ($360).

The distance between Masuda and Matsumoto is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 581km (361 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Masuda and Matsumoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Masuda to Matsumoto is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥49,145 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Matsumoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,385 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Matsumoto. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda to Matsumoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi and Nagoya. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Masuda and Matsumoto. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Masuda and Matsumoto. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Masuda to Matsumoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka, Osaka WBT Umeda, Nagoya Station Noritake and Meitetsu Bus Centre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

Chugoku JR Bus Company, Willer Express and Alpico Group run regular bus services between Masuda and Matsumoto. Buses run once daily and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Matsumoto. We recommend that you fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Matsumoto. instead which will take 4h 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 Masuda and Matsumoto. The distance is around 774km (481 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Matsumoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ¥23,545 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Matsumoto

Transport options from Masuda to Matsumoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
¥49,145($360)
every 20 mins970km (603 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
¥31,760($230)
hourly984km (612 miles)
Train to Shinji, plane5h 20m
¥31,350($230)
every 20 mins710km (441 miles)
Train
6h 20m
¥23,545($170)
every 20 mins877km (545 miles)
Bus
15hrs
¥17,385($125)
once daily899km (558 miles)
Drive
9h 5m
¥11,635($85)
on demand774km (481 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