There are 4 ways to get from Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from 大貫 to つくばセンターbus Ha
- Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Tx
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus
5h¥4,230–13,200Drive 178.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Tsukuba to Kawaguchikocar 178.2 km
2h 39m¥3,095–4,470Train
- Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Tx
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsukitrain
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj
5h 16m¥3,141–4,861Bus
- Take the bus from 大貫 to つくばセンターbus Ha
- Take the bus from Tsukuba Center to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kawaguchiko Stationbus
5h 27m¥3,700–13,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko station. However, there are services departing from 大貫 and arriving at Kawaguchiko Station via Tsukuba Center and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from つくば Tsukuba and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via 秋葉原 Akihabara, Tōkyō Station and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Tsukuba and Kawaguchiko is 209 km. The road distance is 178.2 km.
The best way to get from Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h and costs ¥4200 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.
Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Tsukuba city bus, depart from 大貫 station.
Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by Tsukuba Express, depart from つくば Tsukuba station.
The best way to get from Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥14000 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Tsukuba, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?
You can take a bus from つくばウェルネスパーク to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via つくばセンター, つくば Tsukuba, 秋葉原 Akihabara, Tōkyō Station, Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 大貫 to Kawaguchiko Station via つくばセンター, Tsukuba Center, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- 0570-000-298
- Website
- mir.co.jp
Train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabara
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,150–1,250
- Website
- https://www.mir.co.jp/en/
Train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabara
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,150–1,250
- Website
- https://www.mir.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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/
- Website
- tsukuba.city.bus-go.com
Bus from 大貫 to つくばセンター
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥200–400
- Schedules at
- tsukuba.city.bus-go.com
Bus from 大貫 to つくばセンター
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥200–400
- Schedules at
- tsukuba.city.bus-go.com
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- 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
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
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tsukuba Center to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,260–1,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,800
- Non-reserved Seat
- ¥1,260
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More Questions & Answers
Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Tsukuba city bus, arrive at つくばセンター station.
Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by Tsukuba Express, arrive at 秋葉原 Akihabara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Tsukuba to Kawaguchiko.
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