There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Yamanashi (State) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfutrain Kaiji / ...
1h 44m¥1,800–2,400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Stationbus
2h 10m¥1,400–4,000Drive 123.5 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Kōfucar 123.5 km
1h 46m¥2,144–3,096Train via Sagamihara
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 高尾 Takaotrain Jc
- Take the train from 高尾 Takao to 甲府 Kōfutrain Co
3h 22m¥2,057–2,723
Tokyo to Yamanashi (State) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Yamanashi (State) is to train which costs ¥1800 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Yamanashi (State) is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kofu Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shinjuku Station station and arriving at Kōfu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Tokyo and Yamanashi (State) is 121 km. The road distance is 123.5 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Yamanashi (State) without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2400.
The train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfu takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs hourly.
Tokyo to Yamanashi (State) bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Yamanashi (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Yamanashi (State) is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1400 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Yamanashi (State), Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfu hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,800–2,400 and the journey takes 1h 44m. 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 Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- 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 甲府 Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- 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 (State) bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Kofu Station.
Tokyo to Yamanashi (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kōfu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Yamanashi (State) is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Tokyo to Yamanashi (State).
There are 295+ hotels available in Yamanashi (State).