What is the cheapest way to get from Niigata to Kawaguchiko?

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Kawaguchiko is to train and bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥8000 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Niigata to Kawaguchiko?

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct bus between Niigata and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Toppara and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Niigata and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Niigata, Tōkyō Station and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Niigata to Kawaguchiko?

The distance between Niigata and Kawaguchiko is 360 km. The road distance is 364.5 km.

How do I travel from Niigata to Kawaguchiko without a car?

The best way to get from Niigata to Kawaguchiko without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8000.

How long does it take to get from Niigata to Kawaguchiko?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Niigata to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Kawaguchiko bus from?

Niigata to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Toppara station.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Kawaguchiko train from?

Niigata to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.

Where does the Niigata to Kawaguchiko bus arrive?

Niigata to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Niigata to Kawaguchiko train arrive?

Niigata to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Niigata to Kawaguchiko?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Kawaguchiko is 364 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Niigata to Kawaguchiko.

Where can I stay near Kawaguchiko?

There are 1100+ hotels available in Kawaguchiko.

Niigata to Kawaguchiko - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain Toki
2. Take the bus from 高崎駅東口（４番のりば） to 河口湖駅（２番のりば）bus 渋川・前橋・高崎～河口湖
5h 58m
¥6,390–7,914
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Max
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsukitrain
3. Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj
6h 51m
¥6,215–9,369
Night bus, bus
1. Take the night bus from Toppara to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Wg5252
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
9h 15m
¥7,000–20,733
Drive 364.5 km
1. Drive from Niigata to Kawaguchikocar 364.5 km
4h 45m
¥6,324–9,134

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Distance: 359.7 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Niigata, Tōkyō Station, Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 6h 51m.

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