There are 4 ways to get from Kawaguchi to Akabane by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain Azusa
3h 29m¥2,949–3,974Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Akabanebus Shinjuku
3h 59m¥4,051–4,176Drive 188 km
- Drive from Kawaguchi to Akabanecar 188 km
2h 58m¥3,224–4,657Train via 新宿 Shinjuku
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain Azusa
3h 32m¥2,951–3,976
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchi to Akabane is to train which costs ¥2900 - ¥4000 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchi to Akabane is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawaguchi to Akabane. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Akabane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchi to Akabane. However, there are services departing from Kita Akabane and arriving at Kami-Suwa via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Kawaguchi and Akabane is 200 km. The road distance is 188 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Akabane without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Kawaguchi to Akabane, including transfers.
Kawaguchi to Akabane bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kawaguchi to Akabane train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Akabane is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥4200 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Kawaguchi, Japan and Akabane, Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Akabane hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Akabane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kawaguchi to Akabane bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Akabane station.
Kawaguchi to Akabane train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kami-Suwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchi to Akabane is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Kawaguchi to Akabane.
There are 185+ hotels available in Akabane.