There are 4 ways to get from Kawaguchi to Suwa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain Azusa
3h 7m¥2,949–3,974Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Stationbus Shinjuku
3h 46m¥3,749–12,374Drive 189.2 km
- Drive from Kawaguchi to Suwacar 189.2 km
2h 59m¥3,267–4,718Bus via Shimosuwa
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus
4h 21m¥3,751–6,876
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchi to Suwa is to train which costs ¥2900 - ¥4000 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchi to Suwa is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawaguchi to Suwa station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kamisuwa Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchi to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Kita Akabane and arriving at Kami-Suwa via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Kawaguchi and Suwa is 198 km. The road distance is 189.2 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Suwa without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Kawaguchi to Suwa, including transfers.
Kawaguchi to Suwa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kawaguchi to Suwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Suwa is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥13000 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Kawaguchi, Japan and Suwa, 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 Kamisuwa Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 14m. ALPICO Kotsu also services this route hourly.
- 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
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–12,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kawaguchi to Suwa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kamisuwa Station.
Kawaguchi to Suwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kami-Suwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchi to Suwa is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Kawaguchi to Suwa.
There are 185+ hotels available in Suwa.