There are 3 ways to get from Kōfu to Kawazu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 甲府 Kōfu to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain Co
- Take the train from Hachioji to Shin-Yokohamatrain Jh
- Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Atamitrain
- Take the train from Atami to Kawazutrain
5h 10mDrive 142.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kōfu to Kawazucar 142.3 km
2h 29m¥2,438–3,522Bus
- Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅bus
- Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Mishima Station Northbus
- Take the bus from Shuzenji Sta. to Mine Onsenbus
6h 47m¥4,749–10,151
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kōfu to Kawazu is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kōfu to Kawazu is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kōfu to Kawazu. However, there are services departing from 甲府駅バスターミナル and arriving at Mine Onsen via Kawaguchiko Station and Shuzenji Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kōfu to Kawazu. However, there are services departing from 甲府 Kōfu and arriving at Kawazu via Hachioji, Shin Yokohama and Atami. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Kōfu and Kawazu is 242 km. The road distance is 142.3 km.
The best way to get from Kōfu to Kawazu without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Kōfu to Kawazu, including transfers.
Kōfu to Kawazu bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from 甲府駅バスターミナル station.
Kōfu to Kawazu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 甲府 Kōfu station.
The best way to get from Kōfu to Kawazu is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4700 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Kōfu, Japan and Kawazu, Shizuoka, Japan?
You can take a train from 甲府 Kōfu to Kawazu via Hachioji, Shin Yokohama, and Atami in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to Mine Onsen via Kawaguchiko Station, Mishima Station North, 三島 Mishima, 修善寺 Shuzenji, and Shuzenji Sta. in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 甲府 Kōfu to 八王子 Hachiōji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Hachioji to Shin-Yokohama
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Atami to Kawazu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Mishima Station North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–5,500
- Schedules at
- fujikyucitybus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kōfu to Kawazu bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at 河口湖駅 station.
Kōfu to Kawazu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 八王子 Hachiōji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kōfu to Kawazu is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Kōfu to Kawazu.
There are 475+ hotels available in Kawazu.