There are 5 ways to get from Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain
- Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅bus
6h 43m¥3,510–8,100Train
- Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain Hida 10 / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Yokohamatrain Hikari / ...
7h 23mDrive 208.6 km
- Drive from Takayama to Kawaguchikocar 208.6 km
3h 15m¥3,620–5,229Train, bus
- Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Mishimatrain
- Take the bus from Mishima Station South to Kawaguchiko Stationbus
7h 32mBus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Chūōdō Hinobus
- Take the bus from Chuodo Hino to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus
7h 49m¥6,910–18,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nohi Bus Center and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via Matsumoto Bus Terminal and Chuodo Hino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Nagoya, Shin-Yokohama, 八王子 Hachiōji and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Takayama and Kawaguchi-ko is 222 km. The road distance is 208.6 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 43m and costs ¥3500 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko, including transfers.
Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥19000 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Kawaguchi-ko, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Nagoya Station, Nagoya, Shin-Yokohama, 八王子 Hachiōji, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Kawaguchiko Sta. via Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Chūōdō Hino, and Chuodo Hino in around 7h 49m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Takayama to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Shin Yokohama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Takayama to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Mishima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Chūōdō Hino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–7,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Website
- https://bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Bus from Mishima Station South to Kawaguchiko Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–5,500
- Schedules at
- fujikyucitybus.com
Bus from Chuodo Hino to Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–7,500
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Takayama to Kawaguchi-ko.
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