There are 5 ways to get from Kawaguchiko to Shijuku by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kuwamachibus
7h 14m¥6,500Drive 327.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kawaguchiko to Shijukucar 327.6 km
3h 57m¥5,643–8,150Bus, train via Numazu
- Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Mishima Station Northbus
- Take the train from Mishima to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Iga-Kambetrain
7h 20mBus, train
- Take the bus from Kawaguchiko to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Resort Express
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Iga-Kambetrain Urban Liner
7h 23m¥7,300–26,259Train
- Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain Fj
- Take the train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain Co
- Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 新横浜 Shin-Yokohamatrain Jh
- Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Iga-Kambetrain
- Take the train from Igakambe to Shijukutrain
7h 33m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchiko to Shijuku is to bus which costs ¥6500 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchiko to Shijuku is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawaguchiko station to Shijuku. However, there are services departing from Kawaguchiko Station and arriving at Kuwamachi via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchiko to Shijuku. However, there are services departing from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko and arriving at Shijuku via 大月 Ōtsuki, 八王子 Hachiōji, Shin Yokohama, Kintetsu-Nagoya and Igakambe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Kawaguchiko and Shijuku is 343 km. The road distance is 327.6 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchiko to Shijuku without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs ¥6500.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Kawaguchiko to Shijuku, including transfers.
Kawaguchiko to Shijuku bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Kawaguchiko Station.
Kawaguchiko to Shijuku train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, depart from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko station.
The best way to get from Kawaguchiko to Shijuku is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Kawaguchiko, Japan and Shijuku, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Shijuku via Meitetsu Bus Center and Kuwamachi in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to Shijuku via 大月 Otsuki, 大月 Ōtsuki, 八王子 Hachiōji, Shin Yokohama, Nagoya, Kintetsu-Nagoya, Iga-Kambe, and Igakambe in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Mishima to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Yokohama to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Iga-Kambe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,400
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Iga-Kambe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,400
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Iga-Kambe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,400
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- 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
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- 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 大月 Ōtsuki to 八王子 Hachiōji
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 新横浜 Shin-Yokohama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0595-21-3231
- Website
- Iga Tetsudo
Train from Igakambe to Shijuku
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Iga Tetsudo
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0594-22-0595
- Website
- sanco.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kuwamachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000
- Schedules at
- sanco.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Mishima Station North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–5,500
- Schedules at
- fujikyucitybus.com
Bus from Kawaguchiko to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–23,000
- Schedules at
- bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kawaguchiko to Shijuku bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Kawaguchiko to Shijuku train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, arrive at 大月 Otsuki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchiko to Shijuku is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Kawaguchiko to Shijuku.
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