What is the cheapest way to get from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko?

The cheapest way to get from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko?

The fastest way to get from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct bus between Minami-Otari Station and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct bus from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Hakuba-chō and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Minami-Otari Station and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct train from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Minami-Otari and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Hakuba, 甲府 Kōfu and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko?

The distance between Minami-Otari Station and Kawaguchiko is 241 km. The road distance is 199 km.

How do I travel from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko without a car?

The best way to get from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs ¥3600 - ¥6000.

How long does it take to get from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko bus from?

Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-chō station.

Where do I catch the Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko train from?

Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakuba station.

Train or bus from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko?

The best way to get from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs ¥3600 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥21000 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko bus arrive?

Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko train arrive?

Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kōfu station.

Can I drive from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko?

Yes, the driving distance between Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko.

Where can I stay near Kawaguchiko?

There are 1112+ hotels available in Kawaguchiko.

Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchiko by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hakuba to Kōfutrain
2. Take the train from 甲府 Kōfu to 大月 Ōtsukitrain Co
3. Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj
5h 18m
¥3,662–5,654
Drive 199 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Minami-Otari Station to Kawaguchikocar 199 km
3h 4m
¥3,445–4,976
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hakuba-chō to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
8h 51m
¥7,192–20,754
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Shinano-Omachitrain
2. Take the train from Shinano-Omachi to Matsumototrain
3. Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain
4. Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅bus
6h 39m
¥3,844–5,452

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Distance: 240.5 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Minami-Otari Station, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?

You can take a train from Minami-Otari to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Hakuba, Kōfu, 甲府 Kōfu, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minami-Otari to Kawaguchiko Sta. via Hakuba, Hakuba-chō, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 8h 51m.

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