There are 5 ways to get from Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Stationbus Tokyo Sta. ⇔ Yamanakako Asahigaoka
3h 11m¥2,663–11,491Train
cheapest- Take the train from 川崎 Kawasaki to 立川 Tachikawatrain Jn
- Take the train from 高尾 Takao to 大月 Ōtsukitrain Co
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj
3h 29m¥1,935–3,350Train via Higashi-Kanagawa
- Take the train from Higashi-Kanagawa to Hachiojitrain Yokohama / ...
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj / ...
3h 22m¥2,012–3,466Drive 112.4 km
- Drive from Kawasaki to Kawaguchikocar 112.4 km
1h 46m¥1,952–2,820Bus via 南町田グランベリーパーク Minami-machida Grandberry Park
- Take the bus from Minami-machida Grandberry Park Sta. to Kawaguchikobus
4h 18m¥5,412–7,747
Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawasaki station to Kawaguchi-ko station. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Kawaguchiko Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko. However, there are services departing from 川崎 Kawasaki and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Higashi-Kanagawa, 八王子 Hachiōji and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Kawasaki and Kawaguchi-ko is 134 km. The road distance is 112.4 km.
The best way to get from Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥2600 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko, including transfers.
Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Higashi-Kanagawa station.
The best way to get from Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥2600 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can train via Higashi-Kanagawa, which costs ¥2000 - ¥3500 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Kawasaki, Japan and Kawaguchi-ko, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,300–11,000 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 川崎 Kawasaki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Higashi-Kanagawa, 八王子 Hachiōji, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Higashi-Kanagawa to Hachioji
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 川崎 Kawasaki to 立川 Tachikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 高尾 Takao to 大月 Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- fujikyu-railway.jp
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://e.fujikyu-railway.jp/
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://e.fujikyu-railway.jp/
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–11,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Minami-machida Grandberry Park Sta. to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–7,000
- Website
- https://bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
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More Questions & Answers
Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko Station.
Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hachioji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Kawasaki to Kawaguchi-ko.
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