There are 5 ways to get from Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Nagiso to Matsumototrain
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain
- Take the bus from 石和温泉駅 to 湖山亭産屋前bus
5h 42mDrive 197.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Tsumago to Kawaguchikocar 197.4 km
3h 11m¥3,397–4,906Bus
- Take the bus from Magome to Chuodo Hinobus
- Take the bus from Chuodo Hino to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
7h 25m¥7,400–16,300Train, bus via Shiojiri
- Take the train from Nagiso to Shiojiritrain
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain
- Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅bus
6h 6mTrain
- Take the train from Nagiso to Matsumototrain Shinano 25 / ...
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Ōtsukitrain Chuuouhonsen / ...
7h 16m
Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko. However, there are services departing from Tsumagobashi and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via Magome and Chuodo Hino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko. However, there are services departing from Nagiso and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Matsumoto and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Tsumago and Kawaguchi-ko is 225 km. The road distance is 197.4 km.
The best way to get from Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko, including transfers.
Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Magome station.
Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagiso station.
The best way to get from Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs ¥7000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Tsumago, Japan and Kawaguchi-ko, Japan?
You can take a bus from Tsumagobashi to Kawaguchiko Sta. via Magome, Magome, and Chuodo Hino in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tsumago to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Nagiso, Nagiso, Matsumoto, Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 7h 16m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagiso to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagiso to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagiso to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Matsumoto to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shiojiri to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Matsumoto to Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from 石和温泉駅 to 湖山亭産屋前
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
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
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
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Magome to Chuodo Hino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,800–8,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Magome to Chuodo Hino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Chuodo Hino station.
Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Tsumago to Kawaguchi-ko.
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