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

The cheapest way to get from Shinano to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinano to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Shinano and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct bus from Shinano station to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Nagano Station and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Shinano and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct train from Shinano to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Kurohime and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Nagano, Tōkyō Station and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Shinano to Kawaguchiko?

The distance between Shinano and Kawaguchiko is 232 km. The road distance is 208.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinano to Kawaguchiko without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Shinano to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinano to Kawaguchiko bus from?

Shinano to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nagano Station.

Where do I catch the Shinano to Kawaguchiko train from?

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

Train or bus from Shinano to Kawaguchiko?

The best way to get from Shinano to Kawaguchiko is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs ¥7000 - ¥20000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Shinano to Kawaguchiko bus arrive?

Shinano to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Shinano to Kawaguchiko train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shinano to Kawaguchiko?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinano to Kawaguchiko is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Shinano to Kawaguchiko.

Where can I stay near Kawaguchiko?

There are 1099+ hotels available in Kawaguchiko.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain
3. Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅bus
6h 2m
¥4,254–5,799
Drive 208.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shinano to Kawaguchikocar 208.7 km
3h 22m
¥3,622–5,231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
8h 17m
¥7,404–19,799
Train
1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsukitrain
3. Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj
6h 31m
¥5,674–8,099

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Distance: 231.7 km
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Shinano, Nagano, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?

You can take a train from Kurohime to Kawaguchiko Sta. via Nagano, Nagano Station, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kurohime to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Nagano, Tōkyō Station, Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 6h 31m.

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