There are 4 ways to get from Kōfu to Tsumago by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain Azusa
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagisotrain Shinano 2
4h 21mDrive 162.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kōfu to Tsumagocar 162.1 km
2h 30m¥2,778–4,012Bus
- Take the bus from Kofu Station to Chuodo Hinobus
- Take the bus from Chuodo Hino to Magomebus
7h 47m¥7,700–13,600Train via Shiojiri
- Take the train from Kōfu to Shiojiritrain Azusa
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagisotrain CF: Chūō Line Local / ...
4h 42m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kōfu to Tsumago is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kōfu to Tsumago is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kōfu station to Tsumago. However, there are services departing from Kofu Station and arriving at Tsumagobashi via Chuodo Hino and Magome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kōfu to Tsumago. However, there are services departing from Kōfu and arriving at Nagiso via Matsumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Kōfu and Tsumago is 190 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Kōfu to Tsumago without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Kōfu to Tsumago, including transfers.
Kōfu to Tsumago bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Kofu Station.
Kōfu to Tsumago train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kōfu station.
The best way to get from Kōfu to Tsumago is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥14000 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Kōfu, Japan and Tsumago, Japan?
You can take a train from Kōfu to Tsumago via Matsumoto, Nagiso, and Nagiso in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kofu Station to Tsumagobashi via Chuodo Hino, Magome, and Magome in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kōfu to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kōfu to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Kofu Station to Chuodo Hino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,800
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
Bus from Chuodo Hino to Magome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–8,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kōfu to Tsumago bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Chuodo Hino station.
Kōfu to Tsumago train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kōfu to Tsumago is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Kōfu to Tsumago.
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