There are 4 ways to get from Machida to Kawaguchiko by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Fuji-Q Highland
best- Take the bus from Machida Bus Center to Fuji-Q Highlandbus
1h 45m¥1,900–9,500Drive 83.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Machida to Kawaguchikocar 83.2 km
1h 20m¥1,428–2,062Train
- Take the train from 町田 Machida to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain Jh
- 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 36m¥1,500–2,712Bus
- Take the bus from Machida Bus Center to Kawaguchikobus
2h 16m¥1,900–9,500
Machida to Kawaguchiko by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Machida to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Machida to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Machida Bus Center and arriving at Fuji-Q Highland. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Machida to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from 町田 Machida and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 八王子 Hachiōji and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Machida and Kawaguchiko is 167 km. The road distance is 83.2 km.
The best way to get from Machida to Kawaguchiko without a car is to bus via Fuji-Q Highland which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500.
The bus from Machida Bus Center to Fuji-Q Highland takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs once daily.
Machida to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Machida Bus Center station.
Machida to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 町田 Machida station.
The best way to get from Machida to Kawaguchiko is to bus via Fuji-Q Highland which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Machida, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Machida Bus Center to Fuji-Q Highland once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,900–9,500 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 町田 Machida to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 八王子 Hachiōji, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 2h 36m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 町田 Machida to 八王子 Hachiōji
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 大月 Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
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
- Fujikyu Railway
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from Machida Bus Center to Fuji-Q Highland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–9,500
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from Machida Bus Center to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–9,500
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Machida to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Fuji-Q Highland station.
Machida to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 八王子 Hachiōji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machida to Kawaguchiko is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Machida to Kawaguchiko.
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