There are 4 ways to get from Zama to Kōfu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 甲府 Kōfutrain Co / ...
2h 1m¥1,652–2,407Bus
- Take the bus from Chuodo Hachioji to Kofu Stationbus
2h 49m¥1,817–4,377Drive 95.4 km
- Drive from Zama to Kōfucar 95.4 km
1h 25m¥1,655–2,391Train via Tokyo
- Take the train from 座間 Zama to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Oh
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfutrain Kaiji / ...
3h 27m¥2,289–3,093
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zama to Kōfu is to train which costs ¥1600 - ¥2500 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Zama to Kōfu is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Zama to Kōfu station. However, there are services departing from 西八王子駅(北口) and arriving at Kofu Station via Chuodo Hachioji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Zama to Kōfu. However, there are services departing from 相武台下 Sōbudaishita and arriving at 甲府 Kōfu via Hashimoto and 八王子 Hachiōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Zama and Kōfu is 105 km. The road distance is 95.4 km.
The best way to get from Zama to Kōfu without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Zama to Kōfu, including transfers.
Zama to Kōfu bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Chuodo Hachioji station.
Zama to Kōfu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 八王子 Hachiōji station.
The best way to get from Zama to Kōfu is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Zama, Japan and Kōfu, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 甲府 Kōfu hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, Keio Dentetsu Bus operates a bus from Chuodo Hachioji to Kofu Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,100–3,200 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 甲府 Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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/
- Phone
- 03-5909-0211
- Website
- odakyu.jp
Train from 座間 Zama to 新宿 Shinjuku
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Website
- https://www.odakyu.jp/english/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Chuodo Hachioji to Kofu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,200
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Zama to Kōfu bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Kofu Station.
Zama to Kōfu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 甲府 Kōfu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zama to Kōfu is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Zama to Kōfu.
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