There are 4 ways to get from Iiyama to Kawaguchiko by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Takasaki
best- Take the train from Liyama Station to Takasakitrain Hakutaka
- Take the bus from 高崎駅東口(4番のりば) to 河口湖駅(2番のりば)bus 渋川・前橋・高崎~河口湖
4h 36m¥5,691–6,830Drive 212.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Iiyama to Kawaguchikocar 212.9 km
3h 16m¥3,702–5,347Train
- Take the train from Liyama Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsukitrain
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj
5h 21m¥5,456–7,841Train, bus
- Take the train from Kitaiiyama to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain
- Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅bus
6h 21m¥4,094–5,723
Iiyama to Kawaguchiko by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iiyama to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Iiyama to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Iiyama station to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Liyama Station and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Tōkyō Station and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Iiyama and Kawaguchiko is 311 km. The road distance is 212.9 km.
The best way to get from Iiyama to Kawaguchiko without a car is to train and bus via Takasaki which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥5500 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Iiyama to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.
Iiyama to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Liyama Station.
Iiyama to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iiyama to Kawaguchiko is 213 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Iiyama to Kawaguchiko.
There are 1102+ hotels available in Kawaguchiko.
What companies run services between Iiyama, Nagano, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?
You can take a train from Liyama Station to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Tōkyō Station, Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Liyama Station to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Liyama Station to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kitaiiyama to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- fujikyu-railway.jp
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://e.fujikyu-railway.jp/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from 高崎駅東口(4番のりば) to 河口湖駅(2番のりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Website
- https://bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide












