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How to get fromKawaguchiko to Matsumoto Castleby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kawaguchiko to Matsumoto Castle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 河口湖駅 to 甲府駅バスターミナルbus bus 富士山駅発 甲府駅バスターミナル方面行き / ...
    2. Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain train Azusa
    3h 33m
    ¥2,681–3,619

  2. Drive 133.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kawaguchiko to Matsumoto Castlecar car 133.2 km
    2h 7m
    ¥2,306–3,331

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain train Fj
    2. Take the train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 甲府 Kōfutrain train Co
    3. Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain train
    4h 3m
    ¥2,679–4,301

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  • Distance: 138.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Kawaguchiko, Japan and Matsumoto Castle, Japan?

You can take a train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to Matsumoto Castle via 大月 Otsuki, 大月 Ōtsuki, 甲府 Kōfu, Kōfu, and Matsumoto in around 4h 3m.

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