How to travel from Matsumoto to Shibuya, Japan

The distance between Matsumoto and Shibuya is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Matsumoto to Shibuya by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,845($50)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bus terminal Shinjuku Tokyo.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,245($31)
Operated by

Alpico Group

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Drive

Drive to Shibuya.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance216km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsumoto and Shibuya

There are several options for getting from Matsumoto to Shibuya by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥4,245 ($31) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥6,845 ($50).

The distance between Matsumoto and Shibuya is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Matsumoto and Shibuya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsumoto to Shibuya is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥6,845 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsumoto and Shibuya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥4,245 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsumoto and Shibuya. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Matsumoto and Shibuya with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Matsumoto and Shibuya. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Matsumoto and Shibuya. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Matsumoto and Shibuya with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3h 20m.

Alpico Group run regular bus services between Matsumoto and Shibuya. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsumoto to Shibuya. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr). instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Shibuya is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Shibuya. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Matsumoto and Shibuya. The distance is around 216km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsumoto to Shibuya is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥6,845 ($50).

How do I get from Matsumoto to Shibuya

Compare travel optionsbetween Matsumoto and Shibuya

Transport options from Matsumoto to Shibuya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
¥6,845($50)
hourly220km (137 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
¥4,245($31)
hourly291km (181 miles)
Drive
3hrs
¥3,150($23)
on demand216km (134 miles)

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Airports near Shibuya

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Shibuya
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Shibuya
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Shibuya