There are 3 ways to get from Kawagoe to Kawaguchiko by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kawagoe West Exit to Kawaguchikobus
1h 50m¥2,200–4,100Drive 99.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kawagoe to Kawaguchikocar 99.3 km
1h 28m¥1,721–2,486Train
- Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 朝霞台 Asakadaitrain Tj
- Take the train from 北朝霞 Kita-Asaka to 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunjitrain Jm
- Take the train from 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunji to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain Jc
- 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 42m¥2,009–3,487
Kawagoe to Kawaguchiko by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawagoe to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kawagoe to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kawagoe West Exit and arriving at Kawaguchiko. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawagoe to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from 川越 Kawagoe and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 北朝霞 Kita-Asaka, 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunji, 八王子 Hachiōji and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Kawagoe and Kawaguchiko is 103 km. The road distance is 99.3 km.
The best way to get from Kawagoe to Kawaguchiko without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4100.
The bus from Kawagoe West Exit to Kawaguchiko takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kawagoe to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Kawagoe West Exit station.
Kawagoe to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by Tobu Railway, depart from 川越 Kawagoe station.
The best way to get from Kawagoe to Kawaguchiko is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2000 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Kawagoe, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Kawagoe West Exit to Kawaguchiko once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,200–4,100 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 川越 Kawagoe to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 朝霞台 Asakadai, 北朝霞 Kita-Asaka, 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunji, 八王子 Hachiōji, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- 03-5962-0102
- Website
- Tobu Railway
Train from 川越 Kawagoe to 朝霞台 Asakadai
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–360
- Website
- Tobu Railway
Train from 川越 Kawagoe to 朝霞台 Asakadai
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥220–310
- Schedules at
- Navitime
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 北朝霞 Kita-Asaka to 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunji
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥370–500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunji to 八王子 Hachiōji
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥290–430
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 大月 Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from Kawagoe West Exit to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,100
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Kawagoe to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko station.
Kawagoe to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by Tobu Railway, arrive at 朝霞台 Asakadai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawagoe to Kawaguchiko is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Kawagoe to Kawaguchiko.
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