There are 3 ways to get from Kawaguchiko to Gala-Yuzawa Line by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from 河口湖駅(2番のりば) to 高崎駅東口(4番のりば)bus 渋川・前橋・高崎~河口湖
- Take the train from Takasaki to Echigo-Yuzawatrain Tanigawa / ...
4h 29m¥4,600–5,600Drive 240.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kawaguchiko to Gala-Yuzawa Linecar 240.9 km
3h 11m¥4,170–6,023Train
- Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain Fj
- Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jc
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Echigo-Yuzawatrain Max
5h 49m¥4,479–6,801
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchiko to Gala-Yuzawa Line is to drive which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchiko to Gala-Yuzawa Line is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchiko to Gala-Yuzawa Line. However, there are services departing from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko and arriving at Echigo-Yuzawa via 大月 Ōtsuki, 八王子 Hachiōji and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Kawaguchiko and Gala-Yuzawa Line is 242 km. The road distance is 240.9 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchiko to Gala-Yuzawa Line without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Kawaguchiko to Gala-Yuzawa Line, including transfers.
Kawaguchiko to Gala-Yuzawa Line train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, depart from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko station.
Kawaguchiko to Gala-Yuzawa Line train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, arrive at 大月 Otsuki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchiko to Gala-Yuzawa Line is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Kawaguchiko to Gala-Yuzawa Line.
There are 174+ hotels available in Gala-Yuzawa Line.
What companies run services between Kawaguchiko, Japan and Gala-Yuzawa Line, Japan?
You can take a train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to Gala-Yuzawa Line via 大月 Otsuki, 大月 Ōtsuki, 八王子 Hachiōji, Tōkyō Station, and Echigo-Yuzawa in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Echigo-Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 八王子 Hachiōji to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Echigo-Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
Train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from 河口湖駅(2番のりば) to 高崎駅東口(4番のりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,000
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide





