There are 4 ways to get from Yokohama to Suwa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain Jh / ...
- Take the train from Hachioji to Kami-Suwatrain Azusa
3h 6m¥2,965–4,038Drive 184.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Yokohama to Suwacar 184.6 km
2h 53m¥2,833–4,091Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus
4h 37m¥4,068–7,253Bus via Haneda Airport Terminal 1
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Stationbus Shinjuku
4h 42m¥5,693–15,382
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yokohama to Suwa is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Yokohama to Suwa is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Yokohama to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Shimosuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Yokohama to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Yokohama and arriving at Kami-Suwa via 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa and Hachioji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Yokohama and Suwa is 194 km. The road distance is 184.6 km.
The best way to get from Yokohama to Suwa without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Yokohama to Suwa, including transfers.
Yokohama to Suwa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Yokohama to Suwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa station.
The best way to get from Yokohama to Suwa is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Yokohama, Japan and Suwa, Japan?
You can take a train from Yokohama to Kami-Suwa via 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa and Hachioji in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,500–6,500 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa to 八王子 Hachiōji
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Hachioji to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–12,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yokohama to Suwa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shimosuwa station.
Yokohama to Suwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 八王子 Hachiōji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yokohama to Suwa is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Yokohama to Suwa.
There are 185+ hotels available in Suwa.