There are 5 ways to get from Nagoya to Yamanashi by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chikusa to Shiojiritrain Shinano 23 / ...
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain Azusa
4h 2mDrive 267.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagoya to Yamanashicar 267.4 km
3h 18m¥4,610–6,659Bus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kawaguchiko Stationbus
6h 26m¥6,030–6,660Fly, train
- Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
5h 44m¥14,687–46,379Bus via Meitetsu Bus Center
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kawaguchikobus Resort Express
6h 31m¥6,030–25,039
Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nagoya to Yamanashi is to drive which costs ¥4600 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Nagoya to Yamanashi is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagoya to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Bus Center and arriving at 石和温泉駅 via 河口湖駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagoya to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from Chikusa and arriving at 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Shiojiri and 甲府 Kōfu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Nagoya and Yamanashi is 262 km. The road distance is 267.4 km.
The best way to get from Nagoya to Yamanashi without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Nagoya to Yamanashi, including transfers.
Nagoya to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Nagoya to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Chikusa station.
The best way to get from Nagoya to Yamanashi is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥7000 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Nagoya, Japan and Yamanashi, Japan?
You can take a train from Chikusa to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Shiojiri, Kōfu, and 甲府 Kōfu in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kawaguchiko Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–22,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Chikusa to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kawaguchiko Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Nagoya to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko Station.
Nagoya to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiojiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya to Yamanashi is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Nagoya to Yamanashi.
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