There are 5 ways to get from Kawaguchiko to Tajimi by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from 河口湖駅 to 甲府駅バスターミナルbus
- Take the train from Kōfu to Shiojiritrain
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Tajimitrain
5h 4m¥5,055–6,783Drive 245.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kawaguchiko to Tajimicar 245.2 km
2h 53m¥4,220–6,095Bus
- Take the bus from Kawaguchiko to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Resort Express
5h 17m¥4,500–23,000Bus via Tajimi IC
- Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Tajimi ICbus
6h 1mTrain
- Take the train from Ōtsuki to Shiojiritrain Chuuouhonsen / ...
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Tajimitrain Shinano 12 / ...
6h 10m¥4,379–6,601
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchiko to Tajimi is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchiko to Tajimi is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawaguchiko to Tajimi. However, there are services departing from Kawaguchiko and arriving at Meitetsu Bus Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchiko to Tajimi. However, there are services departing from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko and arriving at Tajimi via Ōtsuki and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Kawaguchiko and Tajimi is 260 km. The road distance is 245.2 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchiko to Tajimi without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 4m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Kawaguchiko to Tajimi, including transfers.
Kawaguchiko to Tajimi bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Kawaguchiko station.
Kawaguchiko to Tajimi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōtsuki station.
The best way to get from Kawaguchiko to Tajimi is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs ¥4500 - ¥23000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4300 - ¥7000 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Kawaguchiko, Japan and Tajimi, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Kawaguchiko to Meitetsu Bus Center twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–23,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to Tajimi via 大月 Otsuki, Ōtsuki, and Shiojiri in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kōfu to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shiojiri to Tajimi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ōtsuki to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shiojiri to Tajimi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shiojiri to Tajimi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shiojiri to Tajimi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from 河口湖駅 to 甲府駅バスターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from Kawaguchiko to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–23,000
- Schedules at
- bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Tajimi IC
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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Kawaguchiko to Tajimi bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Kawaguchiko to Tajimi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiojiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchiko to Tajimi is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Kawaguchiko to Tajimi.
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