There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Yamanashi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain Kaiji / ...
1h 33m¥1,600–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Stationbus
2h 35m¥1,640–4,380Drive 115.4 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Yamanashicar 115.4 km
1h 37m¥2,002–2,891Train via Sagamihara
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 高尾 Takaotrain Jc
- Take the train from 高尾 Takao to 山梨市 Yamanashishitrain Co
3h 8m¥1,857–2,523
Tokyo to Yamanashi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Yamanashi is to train which costs ¥1600 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Yamanashi is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Yamanashi station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kofu Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shinjuku Station station and arriving at Yamanashishi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Tokyo and Yamanashi is 109 km. The road distance is 115.4 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Yamanashi without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2200.
The train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishi takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.
Tokyo to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Yamanashi is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1600 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Yamanashi, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishi hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,600–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, Keio Dentetsu Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,400–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to 高尾 Takao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 高尾 Takao to 山梨市 Yamanashishi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Kofu Station.
Tokyo to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yamanashishi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Yamanashi is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Tokyo to Yamanashi.
There are 845+ hotels available in Yamanashi.






