There are 4 ways to get from Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 河口湖駅 to 石和温泉駅bus 富士山駅発 甲府駅バスターミナル方面行き / ...
1h 5m¥1,094–1,581Drive 31.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kawaguchiko to Yamanashicar 31.5 km
36 min¥542–783Train
- Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain Fj / ...
- Take the train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 山梨市 Yamanashishitrain Co / ...
1h 38m¥1,029–2,051Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kawaguchiko to Yamanashitaxi 31.5 km
36 min¥14,000–17,000
Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi is to drive which costs ¥500 - ¥800 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi is to drive which takes 36 min and costs ¥500 - ¥800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from 河口湖駅 and arriving at 石和温泉駅 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko and arriving at 山梨市 Yamanashishi via 大月 Ōtsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Kawaguchiko and Yamanashi is 36 km. The road distance is 31.5 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi, including transfers.
Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from 河口湖駅 station.
Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, depart from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko station.
The best way to get from Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1000 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Kawaguchiko, Japan and Yamanashi, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from 河口湖駅 to 石和温泉駅 hourly. Tickets cost ¥950–1,400 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via 大月 Otsuki and 大月 Ōtsuki in around 1h 38m.
- 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 山梨市 Yamanashishi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from 河口湖駅 to 石和温泉駅
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at 石和温泉駅 station.
Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, arrive at 大月 Otsuki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi is 31 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Kawaguchiko to Yamanashi.
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