What is the cheapest way to get from Kōfu to Tsuru?

The cheapest way to get from Kōfu to Tsuru is to drive which costs ¥750 - ¥1100 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kōfu to Tsuru?

The fastest way to get from Kōfu to Tsuru is to drive which takes 42 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1100.

Is there a direct bus between Kōfu and Tsuru?

No, there is no direct bus from Kōfu station to Tsuru. However, there are services departing from Kofu Station and arriving at Chuodo Tsuru via Chuodo Uenohara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kōfu and Tsuru?

No, there is no direct train from Kōfu to Tsuru. However, there are services departing from 甲府 Kōfu and arriving at 谷村町 Yamuramachi via 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Kōfu to Tsuru?

The distance between Kōfu and Tsuru is 54 km. The road distance is 43.8 km.

How do I travel from Kōfu to Tsuru without a car?

The best way to get from Kōfu to Tsuru without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1600.

How long does it take to get from Kōfu to Tsuru?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Kōfu to Tsuru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kōfu to Tsuru bus from?

Kōfu to Tsuru bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Kofu Station.

Where do I catch the Kōfu to Tsuru train from?

Kōfu to Tsuru train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 甲府 Kōfu station.

Train or bus from Kōfu to Tsuru?

The best way to get from Kōfu to Tsuru is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥6500 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Kōfu to Tsuru bus arrive?

Kōfu to Tsuru bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Chuodo Uenohara station.

Where does the Kōfu to Tsuru train arrive?

Kōfu to Tsuru train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大月 Ōtsuki station.

Can I drive from Kōfu to Tsuru?

Yes, the driving distance between Kōfu to Tsuru is 44 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Kōfu to Tsuru.

Where can I stay near Tsuru?

There are 1244+ hotels available in Tsuru.

Kōfu to Tsuru - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kōfu to Tsuru by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 甲府 Kōfu to 大月 Ōtsukitrain Co / ...
2. Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 谷村町 Yamuramachitrain Fj
1h 37m
¥1,215–1,516
Drive 43.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kōfu to Tsurucar 43.8 km
42 min
¥761–1,099
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅bus 甲府駅バスターミナル発富士山駅方面行き / ...
2. Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 谷村町 Yamuramachitrain Fj
2h 20m
¥1,940–2,532
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kōfu to Tsurutaxi 43.8 km
42 min
¥19,000–23,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kofu Station to Chuodo Uenoharabus
2. Take the bus from Chuodo Uenohara to Chuodo Tsurubus Fuji-Goko
2h 26m
¥2,050–6,500

Kōfu to Tsuru by train

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1h 37mAverage Duration

¥1,215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54 km
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Kōfu, Japan and Tsuru, Yamanashi, Japan?

You can take a train from 甲府 Kōfu to 谷村町 Yamuramachi via 大月 Ōtsuki and 大月 Otsuki in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kofu Station to Chuodo Tsuru via Chuodo Uenohara in around 2h 26m.

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