There are 4 ways to get from Kōfu to Tsukuba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kōfu to Shinjuku Stationtrain Kaiji / ...
- Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to つくば Tsukubatrain Tx
4h 14m¥3,469–4,443Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kofu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tsukuba Centerbus Tsukuba
4h 59m¥3,010–6,550Drive 191.6 km
- Drive from Kōfu to Tsukubacar 191.6 km
2h 53m¥3,325–4,803Train, bus
- Take the train from 甲府 Kōfu to 高尾 Takaotrain Co
- Take the train from 高尾 Takao to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jc
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tsukuba Centerbus
5h 17m¥3,463–4,978
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kōfu to Tsukuba is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kōfu to Tsukuba is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kōfu station to Tsukuba. However, there are services departing from Kofu Station and arriving at 大貫 via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and つくばセンター. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kōfu to Tsukuba. However, there are services departing from Kōfu and arriving at つくば Tsukuba via 新宿 Shinjuku and 秋葉原 Akihabara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Kōfu and Tsukuba is 214 km. The road distance is 191.6 km.
The best way to get from Kōfu to Tsukuba without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4500.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Kōfu to Tsukuba, including transfers.
Kōfu to Tsukuba bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Kofu Station.
Kōfu to Tsukuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kōfu station.
The best way to get from Kōfu to Tsukuba is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Kōfu, Japan and Tsukuba, Japan?
You can take a train from Kōfu to 大貫 via Shinjuku Station, 新宿 Shinjuku, 秋葉原 Akihabara, つくば Tsukuba, and つくばセンター in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kofu Station to 大貫 via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Station, Tōkyō Station, Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Tsukuba Center, and つくばセンター in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kōfu to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 甲府 Kōfu to 高尾 Takao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 高尾 Takao to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-000-298
- Website
- mir.co.jp
Train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to つくば Tsukuba
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,150–1,250
- Website
- https://www.mir.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Kofu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tsukuba Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,260–1,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,800
- Non-reserved Seat
- ¥1,260
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tsukuba Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,260–1,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,800
- Non-reserved Seat
- ¥1,260
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More Questions & Answers
Kōfu to Tsukuba bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kōfu to Tsukuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kōfu to Tsukuba is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Kōfu to Tsukuba.
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