There are 5 ways to get from Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain Fj
- Take the train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain Co
- Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunjitrain Jc
- Take the train from 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunji to 南越谷 Minami-Koshigayatrain Jm
- Take the train from 新越谷 Shin-koshigaya to 春日部 Kasukabetrain Ts
- Take the train from 春日部 Kasukabe to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn
5h 2m¥3,679–6,061Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kawaguchiko to Ikebukuro Station East Exitbus
- Take the train from Asakusa to Tōbu-nikkōtrain Spacia X / ...
5h 54mDrive 222.4 km
- Drive from Kawaguchiko to Nikkōcar 222.4 km
2h 57m¥3,863–5,580Bus
- Take the bus from Kawaguchiko to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus Mt. Fuji Sta.
- Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus
6h 45m¥5,650–15,015Bus, train via Kuki
- Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Sta. to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kurihashitrain
- Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn
7h 21m¥4,446–12,712
Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Kawaguchiko and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Haneda Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko and arriving at 東武日光 Tobu-nikko via 大月 Ōtsuki, 八王子 Hachiōji, 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunji, 新越谷 Shin-koshigaya and 春日部 Kasukabe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Kawaguchi-ko and Nikkō is 233 km. The road distance is 222.4 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ¥3600 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō, including transfers.
Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Kawaguchiko station.
Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, depart from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko station.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ¥3600 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥15000 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Kawaguchi-ko, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?
You can take a train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko via 大月 Otsuki, 大月 Ōtsuki, 八王子 Hachiōji, 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunji, 南越谷 Minami-Koshigaya, 新越谷 Shin-koshigaya, and 春日部 Kasukabe in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kawaguchiko to Tobu-Nikko Station via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- fujikyu-railway.jp
Train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://e.fujikyu-railway.jp/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 八王子 Hachiōji
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunji
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥290–430
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunji to 南越谷 Minami-Koshigaya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kurihashi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 03-5962-0102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from 新越谷 Shin-koshigaya to 春日部 Kasukabe
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–330
- Website
- https://www.tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
Train from 春日部 Kasukabe to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,200
- Website
- https://www.tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
Train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,800
- Website
- https://www.tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
- Phone
- 050-5306-1102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from 春日部 Kasukabe to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
Train from Asakusa to Tōbu-nikkō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Kawaguchiko to Ikebukuro Station East Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,400
- Website
- https://bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Bus from Kawaguchiko to Haneda Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–12,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Kawaguchiko Sta. to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–10,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
- Phone
- 03-4405-5370
- Website
- tobu-bus.com
Bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Tobu-Nikko Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,350
- Schedules at
- tobu-bus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.
Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, arrive at 大月 Otsuki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō.
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