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Results from Matsumoto to Kyoto on Friday, 27 March 2026
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7h 23m
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22:30
Fr, 27/03
MATSUMOTO Matsumoto |
05:53
Sa, 28/03
KYOTO Kyoto |
¥ 6,800
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How to get from Matsumoto to Kyoto
The easiest way to travel from Matsumoto to Kyoto is by bus.
How far is Matsumoto from Kyoto?
The travel distance between Matsumoto and Kyoto is 340 km. The best option to travel from Matsumoto to Kyoto is taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Matsumoto to Kyoto?
It takes about 7 hours 25 minutes to get from Matsumoto to Kyoto by bus.
What types of buses operate the route Matsumoto to Kyoto?
There is one bus company running the route Matsumoto to Kyoto.
Alpico Kotsu Bus operates single-deck coaches with seats for 30-40 passengers.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Japan.
Where do buses from Matsumoto to Kyoto depart?
Most buses from Matsumoto to Kyoto depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal located in Fukashi, Matsumoto.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Where do buses from Matsumoto to Kyoto arrive?
Most buses from Matsumoto to Kyoto arrive at JR Kyoto Station located in Minami, Kyoto.
Where to travel next from Kyoto?
From Kyoto, you can go by train to Osaka and Nara on Express and Rapid trains, or go to Tokyo and Nagoya on the Tokaido Shinkansen, or go to Kobe, Himeji, Hiroshima and Fukuoka on the Sanyo Shinkansen.