There are 5 ways to get from Kawasaki to Kawaguchiko by train, bus, or car
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Train via 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa
best- Take the train from 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain Jh / ...
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj / ...
3h¥2,012–3,466Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from 川崎 Kawasaki to 立川 Tachikawatrain Jn
- Take the train from Tachikawa to Kawaguchikotrain Fuji Excursion
3h 35m¥1,705–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Stationbus Tokyo Sta. ⇔ Yamanakako Asahigaoka
3h 11m¥2,663–11,491Drive 112.4 km
- Drive from Kawasaki to Kawaguchikocar 112.4 km
1h 46m¥1,936–2,797Train
- 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 9m¥1,935–3,350
Kawasaki to Kawaguchiko by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawasaki to Kawaguchiko is to train which costs ¥1700 - ¥2400 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kawasaki to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawasaki station to Kawaguchiko 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 Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from 川崎 Kawasaki and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa, 八王子 Hachiōji and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Kawasaki and Kawaguchiko is 117 km. The road distance is 112.4 km.
The best way to get from Kawasaki to Kawaguchiko without a car is to train via 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa which takes 3h and costs ¥2000 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Kawasaki to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.
Kawasaki to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Kawasaki to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa station.
The best way to get from Kawasaki to Kawaguchiko is to train via 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa which takes 3h and costs ¥2000 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2600 - ¥12000 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Kawasaki, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?
You can take a train from 川崎 Kawasaki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa, 八王子 Hachiōji, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 3h. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa to 八王子 Hachiōji
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 川崎 Kawasaki to 立川 Tachikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 高尾 Takao to 大月 Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 川崎 Kawasaki to 立川 Tachikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tachikawa to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Kawasaki to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko Station.
Kawasaki to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 八王子 Hachiōji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawasaki to Kawaguchiko is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Kawasaki to Kawaguchiko.
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