Route & Timetable

    Karuizawa ⇆ Matsumoto

    To Karuizawa

    December 23, 2025 – January 5, 2026 (Limited-time operation)

    準備中...

    Only major stops are listed on this timetable.

    To Matsumoto

    December 23, 2025 – January 5, 2026 (Limited-time operation)

    準備中...

    Only major stops are listed on this timetable.

    Important Info

     
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    Ticket Reservation / Purchase
    • This bus can be reserved 1 month prior to the travel date.
    • We do not accept reservation via phone or email.
    • The online system and ticket counter share the same availability. If online bookings show no seats, the ticket counter will be the same.
    • If seats are available on the day of travel, you may purchase a ticket from the ticket counter.
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    Troubles while making a reservation online
    • Alpico does not handle the operation of the reservation website. If you encounter issues like your card being denied, the reservation page loading slowly, not sure what to fill in the form, error occuring while proceeding, or being unable to proceed despite availability, etc., please reach out to JapanBusOnline.com, which is the company that manages the reservation website, directly at https://japanbusonline.com/en/contactus/contactform for help.
    • We often receive inquiries about card denials, but when we test it, it usually works fine. So, please try using other cards or attempt booking later the next day or contact your card issuer.
    • If you don’t see the bus you want to book on the booking website, it means that bus is full. Please choose another available bus.
    • 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.
    • To check seat availability for the reserved bus, 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.
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    Luggage Allowance
    No restrictions on the size or number of suitcases.
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    Check Seat Availability
    • 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”.
    • 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.
    • Please check seat availability on the website yourself. We will not answer to the inquiries about the seat availability.
    • Please refrain from inquiring whether the bus will be full on specific dates, as we are unable to provide a definite answer.
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    Onboard Facilities
    • This bus does not have a restroom onboard.
    • This bus is not equipped with a wheelchair lift or designated wheelchair space, so it cannot accommodate passengers who wish to remain in their wheelchair during the journey. Please fold your wheelchair and store it in the bus's luggage compartment. Kindly note that unfolded wheelchairs cannot be accepted.

    Fare

    Matsumoto ～ Karuizawa
    Adult
    3,000 yen
    Matsumoto ～ Karuizawa
    Child
    1,500 yen
     
    **Only one-way tickets are available; there is no round-trip fare.
    **    For child fares, please refer to the Child Fare Rules. (This bus falls under the "Long-Distance Express Bus (Reservation Required) " category.)

    Ticket Counter

    Matsumoto Bus Terminal
    Opening Hours：7:00〜19:00
    • Credit cards accepted.

    There is no ticket office in Karuizawa. If seats are still available, you can buy a ticket directly from the driver. (However, at Matsumoto Bus Terminal, please purchase your ticket at the ticket counter.)

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