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

The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Takayama to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Takayama and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Kawaguchiko. 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.

Is there a direct train between Takayama and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Nagoya, 新横浜 Shin-Yokohama, 八王子 Hachiōji and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Takayama to Kawaguchiko?

The distance between Takayama and Kawaguchiko is 222 km. The road distance is 208.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Takayama to Kawaguchiko without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 43m and costs ¥3500 - ¥8500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Takayama to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Takayama to Kawaguchiko bus from?

Takayama to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.

Where do I catch the Takayama to Kawaguchiko train from?

Takayama to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.

Train or bus from Takayama to Kawaguchiko?

The best way to get from Takayama to Kawaguchiko is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥19000 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Takayama to Kawaguchiko bus arrive?

Takayama to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Takayama to Kawaguchiko train arrive?

Takayama to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.

Can I drive from Takayama to Kawaguchiko?

Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Kawaguchiko is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Takayama to Kawaguchiko.

Where can I stay near Kawaguchiko?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Kawaguchiko.

Takayama to Kawaguchiko - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Takayama to Kawaguchiko by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
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 43m
¥3,510–8,100
Train
1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain Hida 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Yokohamatrain Hikari / ...
6h 58m
Drive 208.6 km
1. Drive from Takayama to Kawaguchikocar 208.6 km
3h 15m
¥3,627–5,239
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Mishimatrain
3. Take the bus from Mishima Station South to Kawaguchiko Stationbus
7h 32m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Chūōdō Hinobus
3. Take the bus from Chuodo Hino to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus
7h 49m
¥6,910–18,900

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Distance: 222.4 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Takayama to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Nagoya Station, Nagoya, 新横浜 Shin-Yokohama, 八王子 Hachiōji, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 6h 58m. 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.

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