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How to get fromKawaguchiko to Ōtsuby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kawaguchiko to Ōtsu by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus Resort Express
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    5h 27m

  2. Drive 348.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kawaguchiko to Ōtsucar car 348.9 km
    4h
    ¥6,045–8,731

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Mishima Station Southbus bus
    2. Take the train from Mishima to Maibaratrain train
    3. Take the train from Maibara to Zezetrain train
    6h 11m

  4. Train, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain train
    2. Take the train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain train
    3. Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 新横浜 Shin-Yokohamatrain train
    4. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HND - ITM
    5. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    6h 54m
    ¥15,799–25,661

  5. Bus, train via Nagahama

    1. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain train
    3. Take the train from Maibara to Zezetrain train
    7h 51m

  6. Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane NRT - ITM
    4. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    7h 37m
    ¥19,299–38,611

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar217Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 394.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Kawaguchiko, Japan and Ōtsu, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kawaguchiko to Ōtsu. However, you can take the bus to Meitetsu Bus Center, walk to Nagoya, take the train to Kyoto, walk to Kyōto, then take the train to Zeze. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Zeze via Mishima Station South, Mishima, and Maibara in around 6h 11m.

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