Results from Matsumoto to Tokyo on Wednesday, 24 June 2026

There are two ways to travel from Matsumoto to Tokyo: by train and by bus.

How far is Matsumoto from Tokyo?

The travel distance between Matsumoto and Tokyo is 230 km. There are two options to travel from Matsumoto to Tokyo: taking a train or taking a bus.

How long does it take to get from Matsumoto to Tokyo?

It takes about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes by train and about 3 hours 20 minutes to 9 hours 20 minutes by bus to get from Matsumoto to Tokyo.

What types of trains operate the route Matsumoto to Tokyo?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Matsumoto to Tokyo.

JR East operates one type of service on Limited Express trains between Matsumoto and Tokyo.

• - The Limited Express Azusa runs between Matsumoto and Tokyo.

Limited Express trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Limited Express trains offer three passenger classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.

Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars.

Travellers with JR East Pass (5-day) and JR East Pass (10-day) can travel in Non-reserved Seat or receive the tickets for Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Reserved Seat (Green Car) from the ticket vending machine before boarding.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.

Where do trains from Matsumoto to Tokyo depart?

Limited Express trains depart from Matsumoto Station located in Matsumoto, Nagano.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where do trains from Matsumoto to Tokyo arrive?

Limited Express trains arrive at Shinjuku Station located in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

What types of buses operate the route Matsumoto to Tokyo?

There is one bus company running the route Matsumoto to Tokyo.

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 Tokyo depart?

Most buses from Matsumoto to Tokyo 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 Tokyo arrive?

Most buses from Matsumoto to Tokyo arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal located in Shinjuku, Tokyo Station Yaesu Bus Terminal located in Chiyoda and Narita Airport Bus Terminal.

Where to travel next from Tokyo?

From Tokyo, you can go by train to Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka on the Tokaido Shinkansen, or Kanazawa and Nagano on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, or Nikko, Mount Fuji and Matsumoto on Limited Express, or fly to Sapporo, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka and Naha in Okinawa.