Express Bus Matsumoto
Shinjuku
Matsumoto
Outward
To Matsumoto Year-round service
Only major stops are listed on this timetable.
About operation status:
(✓) = In normal operation
(×) = Suspended
This bus can be reserved one month in advance. You can purchase tickets on the day of boarding, but as seats may already be fully booked, we recommend making a reservation in advance online.
Homeward
To Shinjuku Year-round service
Only major stops are listed on this timetable.
About operation status:
(✓) = In normal operation
(×) = Suspended
This bus can be reserved one month in advance. You can purchase tickets on the day of boarding, but as seats may already be fully booked, we recommend making a reservation in advance online.
Information
Please read before making an inquiry:
1. This bus can be reserved in advance. You can also purchase tickets at the ticket counter on the same day. However, please note that these buses can fill up, so we recommend making reservations in advance.
2. This bus operates every day, yearly.
3. You can make a reservation 1 month prior to the travel date.
4. We are unable to provide information about specific additional buses, so please refrain from inquiring about them. We recommend checking the reservation website for updates and availability yourself.
5. To check seat availability, please visit the reservation page. If the bus is fully booked, you will see indicators such as “×”, “No Seat Available”, or “Not Available”. We will not answer to the inquiries about the seat availability.
6. The online reservation system and the ticket counter share the same seat availability. If online bookings show no available seats, the ticket counter will have the same status.
7. This bus typically has a restroom onboard. However, on some additional buses or due to inspection schedules, there is a possibility that there may not have restroom available. Whether they have restrooms or not, there is usually a restroom break at a service area or parking area.
8. This bus has a luggage compartment where you can stow your suitcases. There are no restrictions on the number or size of items. Items such as ice axes, poles, pickaxes can potentially damage other passengers’ luggage. Please store them inside your backpack or carry them separately in a dedicated cover or bag.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: When I try to book a bus online, I am unable to make a reservation. Is it fully booked, or is it a website error?
A1: See reasons why you cannot make a reservation here.
Q2: I booked a bus online, how do I board it?
A2: See how to board the bus with online booked tickets here.
Q3: Will this bus be operating on [specific date]?
A3: See how to check the operation date here.
Fare
Adult : Aged 12+
Child : Aged 6 to 11
Infant : Children below the age of 6, if accompanied by an adult and not occupying a seat, will be free of charge. Please buy a child ticket if you need seat occupation.
Ticket sales Window
| Matsumoto Bus Terminal | Opening Hours：6:00〜19:00 ※Credit cards accepted. |
| Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal | Opening Hours：5:50〜23:55 ※Credit cards accepted. |
This bus route is covered by the following tickets.
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