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How to get fromMatsumoto to Kawaguchikoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Matsumoto to Kawaguchiko by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain train
    2. Take the train from 甲府 Kōfu to 大月 Ōtsukitrain train Co
    3. Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain train Fj
    3h 5m
    ¥2,675–4,252

  2. Drive 132.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Kawaguchikocar car 132.3 km
    2h 5m
    ¥2,292–3,310

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain train Azusa
    2. Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅bus bus 甲府駅バスターミナル発 富士山駅方面行き / ...
    3h 25m
    ¥2,605–3,652

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Chūōdō Hinobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chuodo Hino to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus bus Fuji-Goko
    5h 1m
    ¥6,035–14,126

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  • Distance: 170.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?

You can take a train from Matsumoto to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Kōfu, 甲府 Kōfu, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta. via Chūōdō Hino and Chuodo Hino in around 5h 1m.

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