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How to get from Matsumoto to Kyoto
Every practical way to travel from Matsumoto to Kyoto, compared on time, cost and changes.
Matsumoto Station → Kyoto Station
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Train (Limited Express / Local)
Fastest- Journey time
- 2h 36m
- Typical fare
- ¥12,040
- Changes
- 1
Via Matsumoto → Nagoya → Kyoto
Limited Express Shinano
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 12h 20m
- Typical fare
- ¥9,670
- Changes
- 2
Via Matsumoto → Nagano → Tokyo → Kyoto
Overnight highway bus
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Kyoto?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 2h 36m for a typical fare of ¥12,040.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Kyoto?
- Highway Bus — about 12h 20m for a typical fare of ¥9,670.
- How long does it take to get from Matsumoto to Kyoto?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 2h 36m for a typical fare of ¥12,040.