There are 4 ways to get from Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Saruhashibus Fuji-Goko
2h 6m¥1,951–7,876Drive 85.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kawaguchi to Ōtsukicar 85.9 km
1h 30m¥1,307–1,888Train
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Sarubashitrain Chuuousen Chuuoutokkai / ...
2h 22m¥1,351–1,876Train via 高尾 Takao
- Take the train from 川口 Kawaguchi to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jk
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 高尾 Takaotrain Jc
- Take the train from 高尾 Takao to 猿橋 Saruhashitrain Co
2h 36m¥1,671–2,397
Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Chuodo Saruhashi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki. However, there are services departing from 北赤羽 Kita-Akabane and arriving at Sarubashi via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Kawaguchi and Ōtsuki is 92 km. The road distance is 85.9 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki without a car is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥1900 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki, including transfers.
Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥1900 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1300 - ¥1900 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Kawaguchi, Japan and Ōtsuki, Yamanashi, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Saruhashi every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–7,500 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Keio Dentetsu Bus also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Sarubashi hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,500 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Sarubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 川口 Kawaguchi to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥320–450
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to 高尾 Takao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 高尾 Takao to 猿橋 Saruhashi
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Saruhashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–7,500
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Saruhashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,800
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Chuodo Saruhashi station.
Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sarubashi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Kawaguchi to Ōtsuki.
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