There are 5 ways to get from Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 大月 Ōtsukitrain Co / ...
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj / ...
2h 6m¥1,440–2,646Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Tachikawa to Kawaguchikotrain Fuji Excursion
2h 43m¥1,242–1,866Bus
- Take the bus from Chuodo Fuchu to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
2h 29m¥2,200–8,500Drive 83.9 km
- Drive from Kokubunji to Kawaguchikocar 83.9 km
1h 14m¥1,453–2,098Train via 高尾 Takao
- Take the train from 国分寺 Kokubunji to 高尾 Takaotrain Jc
- 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
2h 16m¥1,430–2,651
Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko is to train which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from 府中駅 and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via Chuodo Fuchu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from 国分寺 Kokubunji and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 八王子 Hachiōji and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Kokubunji and Kawaguchiko is 82 km. The road distance is 83.9 km.
The best way to get from Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2700.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.
Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Chuodo Fuchu station.
Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 八王子 Hachiōji station.
The best way to get from Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥8500 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Kokubunji, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?
You can take a train from 国分寺 Kokubunji to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 八王子 Hachiōji, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Chuodo Fuchu to Kawaguchiko Sta. every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,200–8,500 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 大月 Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- 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 国分寺 Kokubunji to 高尾 Takao
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥410–550
- 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 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 Chuodo Fuchu to Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–8,500
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko Sta. station.
Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大月 Ōtsuki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Kokubunji to Kawaguchiko.
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