There are 5 ways to get from Kawaguchi to Kōfu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfutrain Kaiji / ...
2h 22m¥2,049–2,774Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Showabus Shinjuku
2h 43m¥3,348–3,473Drive 124.9 km
- Drive from Kawaguchi to Kōfucar 124.9 km
2h 1m¥2,153–3,109Train via Shinjuku Station
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfutrain Kaiji / ...
2h 23m¥2,049–2,774Bus via Kofu Station
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Stationbus
3h 26m¥2,449–5,174
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchi to Kōfu is to train which costs ¥2000 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchi to Kōfu is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawaguchi to Kōfu. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Chuodo Showa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchi to Kōfu. However, there are services departing from Kita Akabane and arriving at Kōfu via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Kawaguchi and Kōfu is 133 km. The road distance is 124.9 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Kōfu without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2800.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kawaguchi to Kōfu, including transfers.
Kawaguchi to Kōfu bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kawaguchi to Kōfu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Kōfu is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Kawaguchi, Japan and Kōfu, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfu hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,800–2,400 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Showa hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,097 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Showa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,097
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,800
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kawaguchi to Kōfu bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Chuodo Showa station.
Kawaguchi to Kōfu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kōfu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchi to Kōfu is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Kawaguchi to Kōfu.
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