There are 4 ways to get from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kamakura to Shinjuku Stationtrain JS: Shōnan-Shinjuku
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
3h 22m¥3,385–12,158Drive 97.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kamakura to Kawaguchikocar 97.8 km
1h 39m¥1,697–2,451Train
- Take the train from Kikuna to Hachiojitrain Yokohama / ...
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj / ...
3h 45m¥2,280–3,813Bus
- Take the bus from Fujisawa Sta. to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fujisawa/Tsujidō/Hon-Atsugi
3h 40m¥2,622–11,246
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko. However, there are services departing from Fujisawa Sta. and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko. However, there are services departing from 鎌倉 Kamakura and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Yokohama, Kikuna, 八王子 Hachiōji and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Kamakura and Kawaguchi-ko is 167 km. The road distance is 97.8 km.
The best way to get from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥3300 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko, including transfers.
Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Fujisawa Sta. station.
Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kikuna station.
The best way to get from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2600 - ¥12000 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Kamakura, Japan and Kawaguchi-ko, Japan?
You can take a train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Yokohama, 菊名 Kikuna, Kikuna, 八王子 Hachiōji, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Fujisawa Sta. to Kawaguchiko Sta. once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,500–11,000 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kamakura to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kikuna to Hachioji
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- 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/
- 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
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–11,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Fujisawa Sta. to Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–11,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko Sta. station.
Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hachioji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Kamakura to Kawaguchi-ko.
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