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Results from Tokyo to Matsumoto on Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Rail passes available for your trip from Tokyo to Matsumoto
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PASS
5 days
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Tu, 10/02
TOKYO All Stations |
Sa, 14/02
MATSUMOTO Matsumoto |
¥ 27,000
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PASS
7 days
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Tu, 10/02
TOKYO All Stations |
Mo, 16/02
MATSUMOTO Matsumoto |
¥ 50,000
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Train routes from Tokyo (Shinjuku) to Matsumoto (Matsumoto Station)
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AZUSA 1
2h 38m
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07:00
Tu, 10/02
TOKYO Shinjuku |
09:38
Tu, 10/02
MATSUMOTO Matsumoto |
¥ 6,620
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Bus routes from Tokyo to Matsumoto
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
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5h 16m
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00:05
Tu, 10/02
TOKYO Tokyo |
05:21
Tu, 10/02
MATSUMOTO Matsumoto |
¥ 4,400
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How to get from Tokyo to Matsumoto
There are two ways to travel from Tokyo to Matsumoto: by train and by bus.
How far is Tokyo from Matsumoto?
The travel distance between Tokyo and Matsumoto is 230 km. There are two options to travel from Tokyo to Matsumoto: taking a train or taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Matsumoto?
It takes about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours by train and 3 hours 20 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes by bus to get from Tokyo to Matsumoto.
What types of trains operate the route Tokyo to Matsumoto?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Tokyo to Matsumoto.
JR East operates one type of service on Limited Express trains between Tokyo and Matsumoto.
- - The Limited Express Azusa runs between Tokyo and Matsumoto.
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 Nagano-Niigata Area Pass (5-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 Tokyo to Matsumoto depart?
Limited Express trains depart from Shinjuku Station located in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
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 Tokyo to Matsumoto arrive?
Limited Express trains arrive at Matsumoto Station located in Matsumoto, Nagano.
What types of buses operate the route Tokyo to Matsumoto?
There is one bus company running the route Tokyo to Matsumoto.
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 Tokyo to Matsumoto depart?
Most buses from Tokyo to Matsumoto depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal located in Shinjuku, Tokyo Station Yaesu Bus Terminal located in Chiyoda and Narita Airport Bus Terminal.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Where do buses from Tokyo to Matsumoto arrive?
Most buses from Tokyo to Matsumoto arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal located in Fukashi, Matsumoto.
Where to travel next from Matsumoto?
From Matsumoto, you can travel by train to Tokyo, Nagano on Limited Express or go to Tokyo and Nagoya by bus.