There are 4 ways to get from Fuchū to Kawaguchiko by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chuodo Fuchu to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
1h 19m¥2,200–8,500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kokubunji to Kawaguchikotrain Chuuousen Tsuukinkaisoku
2h 20m¥1,200–1,700Drive 81.5 km
- Drive from Fuchū to Kawaguchikocar 81.5 km
1h 10m¥1,239–1,790Train via 大月 Ōtsuki
- Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 大月 Ōtsukitrain Co / ...
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj / ...
2h 34m¥1,331–2,536
Fuchū to Kawaguchiko by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fuchū to Kawaguchiko is to train which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Fuchū to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chuodo Fuchu and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta.. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kokubunji and arriving at Kawaguchiko. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Fuchū and Kawaguchiko is 91 km. The road distance is 81.5 km.
The best way to get from Fuchū to Kawaguchiko without a car is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs ¥2200 - ¥8500.
The bus from Chuodo Fuchu to Kawaguchiko Sta. takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Fuchū to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Chuodo Fuchu station.
Fuchū to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kokubunji station.
The best way to get from Fuchū to Kawaguchiko is to bus which takes 1h 19m and costs ¥2200 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Fuchū, Tokyo, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Chuodo Fuchu to Kawaguchiko Sta. every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,200–8,500 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko twice daily. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 大月 Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Chuodo Fuchu to Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–8,500
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Fuchū to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko Sta. station.
Fuchū to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kawaguchiko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fuchū to Kawaguchiko is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Fuchū to Kawaguchiko.
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