There are 4 ways to get from Sumida to Kawaguchiko by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Stationbus Tokyo Sta. ⇔ Yamanakako Asahigaoka
2h 12m¥2,000–11,000Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kinshichō to Ōtsukitrain Azusa
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj / ...
2h 28m¥1,831–3,067Drive 112.9 km
- Drive from Sumida to Kawaguchikocar 112.9 km
1h 35m¥1,959–2,830Bus via 新宿 Shinjuku
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
2h 46m¥2,670–11,170
Sumida to Kawaguchiko by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sumida to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sumida to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station and arriving at Kawaguchiko Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Sumida to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Kinshichō and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Sumida and Kawaguchiko is 116 km. The road distance is 112.9 km.
The best way to get from Sumida to Kawaguchiko without a car is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2000 - ¥11000.
The bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Station takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.
Sumida to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Sumida to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kinshichō station.
The best way to get from Sumida to Kawaguchiko is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2000 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1800 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Sumida, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,300–11,000 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Keisei Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kinshichō to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Ōtsuki and 大月 Otsuki in around 2h 28m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kinshichō to Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- fujikyu-railway.jp
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://e.fujikyu-railway.jp/
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–11,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–11,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
- Phone
- 047-712-7400
- Website
- keiseibus.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–8,500
- Website
- https://www.keiseibus.co.jp/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Sumida to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko Station.
Sumida to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōtsuki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sumida to Kawaguchiko is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Sumida to Kawaguchiko.
There are 1300+ hotels available in Kawaguchiko.