There are 3 ways to get from Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchiko by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chuodo Mitaka to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
1h 25m¥2,300–9,500Train
cheapest- Take the train from 三鷹 Mitaka to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain Jc
- 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 20m¥1,552–2,778Drive 91.2 km
- Drive from Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchikocar 91.2 km
1h 16m¥1,579–2,281
Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchiko by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chuodo Mitaka and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta.. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from 三鷹 Mitaka and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 八王子 Hachiōji and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Mitaka-shi and Kawaguchiko is 98 km. The road distance is 91.2 km.
The best way to get from Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchiko without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥2300 - ¥9500.
The bus from Chuodo Mitaka to Kawaguchiko Sta. takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Chuodo Mitaka station.
Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 三鷹 Mitaka station.
The best way to get from Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchiko is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥2300 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Mitaka-shi, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Chuodo Mitaka to Kawaguchiko Sta. every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,300–9,500 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 三鷹 Mitaka to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 八王子 Hachiōji, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 2h 20m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 三鷹 Mitaka to 八王子 Hachiōji
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥430–600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 大月 Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Chuodo Mitaka to Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–9,500
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko Sta. station.
Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 八王子 Hachiōji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchiko is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Mitaka-shi to Kawaguchiko.
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