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Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tokyo to Matsumoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tokyo to Matsumoto will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $48.
Of the 23 trains that leave Tokyo for Matsumoto every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Azusa 17:00 AM2h38Shinjuku Station9:38 AMMatsumoto Station$481One-way0 changes- Azusa 757:08 AM3h12Shinjuku Station10:20 AMMatsumoto Station$481One-way0 changes
- Azusa 1310:00 AM2h37Shinjuku Station12:37 PMMatsumoto Station$481One-way0 changes
- Azusa 414:45 PM2h56Tokyo Station7:41 PMMatsumoto Station$481One-way0 changes
- Azusa 99:00 AM2h39Shinjuku Station11:39 AMMatsumoto Station$481One-way0 changes
- Azusa 374:00 PM2h29Shinjuku Station6:29 PMMatsumoto Station$481One-way0 changes
- Azusa 2112:00 PM2h35Shinjuku Station2:35 PMMatsumoto Station$481One-way0 changes
- Azusa 1711:00 AM2h36Shinjuku Station1:36 PMMatsumoto Station$481One-way0 changes
- Azusa 1310:00 AM2h37Shinjuku Station12:37 PMMatsumoto Station$481One-way0 changes
- Azusa 333:00 PM2h37Shinjuku Station5:37 PMMatsumoto Station$481One-way0 changes
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Live departures
Tokyo to Matsumoto train times
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Matsumoto trains for tomorrow, Monday, 17 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa 1 | 7:00 AM Shinjuku Station | 2h38 | 9:38 AM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 75 | 7:08 AM Shinjuku Station | 3h12 | 10:20 AM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 3 | 7:30 AM Shinjuku Station | 2h53 | 10:23 AM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 5 | 8:00 AM Shinjuku Station | 2h37 | 10:37 AM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 9 | 9:00 AM Shinjuku Station | 2h39 | 11:39 AM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 81 | 9:02 AM Shinjuku Station | 3h25 | 12:27 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 13 | 10:00 AM Shinjuku Station | 2h37 | 12:37 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 17 | 11:00 AM Shinjuku Station | 2h36 | 1:36 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 21 | 12:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h35 | 2:35 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 25 | 1:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h37 | 3:37 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 29 | 2:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h39 | 4:39 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 33 | 3:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h37 | 5:37 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 37 | 4:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h29 | 6:29 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 41 | 4:45 PM Tokyo Station | 2h56 | 7:41 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 41 | 5:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h41 | 7:41 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 45 | 5:45 PM Tokyo Station | 2h57 | 8:42 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 45 | 6:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h42 | 8:42 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 49 | 6:45 PM Tokyo Station | 3h01 | 9:46 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 49 | 7:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h46 | 9:46 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 53 | 7:45 PM Tokyo Station | 2h55 | 10:40 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 53 | 8:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h40 | 10:40 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 55 | 8:45 PM Tokyo Station | 3h04 | 11:49 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 55 | 9:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h49 | 11:49 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 17 August | |||||
| Azusa 1 | 7:00 AM Shinjuku Station | 2h38 | 9:38 AM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 75 | 7:08 AM Shinjuku Station | 3h12 | 10:20 AM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 3 | 7:30 AM Shinjuku Station | 2h53 | 10:23 AM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 5 | 8:00 AM Shinjuku Station | 2h37 | 10:37 AM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 79 | 8:06 AM Shinjuku Station | 3h21 | 11:27 AM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 9 | 9:00 AM Shinjuku Station | 2h39 | 11:39 AM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 13 | 10:00 AM Shinjuku Station | 2h37 | 12:37 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 17 | 11:00 AM Shinjuku Station | 2h36 | 1:36 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 21 | 12:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h35 | 2:35 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 25 | 1:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h37 | 3:37 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 29 | 2:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h39 | 4:39 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 33 | 3:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h37 | 5:37 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 37 | 4:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h29 | 6:29 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 41 | 4:45 PM Tokyo Station | 2h56 | 7:41 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 41 | 5:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h41 | 7:41 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 45 | 5:45 PM Tokyo Station | 2h57 | 8:42 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 45 | 6:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h42 | 8:42 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 49 | 6:45 PM Tokyo Station | 3h01 | 9:46 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 49 | 7:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h46 | 9:46 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 53 | 7:45 PM Tokyo Station | 2h55 | 10:40 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 53 | 8:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h40 | 10:40 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 55 | 8:45 PM Tokyo Station | 3h04 | 11:49 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Azusa 55 | 9:00 PM Shinjuku Station | 2h49 | 11:49 PM Matsumoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tokyo to Matsumoto
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Trains from Tokyo to Matsumoto run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 173 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 173 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 6:30 AM |
Last train 9:00 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
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FAQs: Tokyo to Matsumoto train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tokyo to Matsumoto by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Matsumoto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Tokyo and Matsumoto
Most Tokyo to Matsumoto trains use the Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Tokyo and Matsumoto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Tokyo station do trains to Matsumoto leave from?
Getting to Shinjuku Station from Tokyo city centre
Shinjuku Station is 5 km from Tokyo city centre. Public transport options include:
Shinjuku Station train station facilities and services
Shinjuku Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: A wide variety of dining options are available, including Japanese eateries like Kokekokko and Sangokuichi Island Tower, as well as international cuisines.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available in certain areas, such as shopping malls and cafes within the station complex. ATMs are aTMs are available throughout the station, including those operated by Japan Post Bank and other financial institutions.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Shinjuku Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shinjuku Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shinjuku Station: The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and barrier-free facilities to accommodate passengers with disabilities.
Which Matsumoto station do trains from Tokyo arrive at?
Getting to Matsumoto Station from Matsumoto city centre
Matsumoto Station train station facilities and services
Matsumoto Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: The station building houses various restaurants and shops.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available in the station building. ATMs are aTMs are available within the station building.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Matsumoto Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Matsumoto Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Matsumoto Station: The station is equipped with elevators and ramps for accessibility.
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