There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus Fuji-Goko
1h 45m¥2,500–11,000Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchikotrain Chuuousen Tsuukinkaisoku / ...
1h 56m¥1,500–2,100Drive 103.4 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Kawaguchikocar 103.4 km
1h 26m¥1,779–2,569Train via Ōtsuki
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Ōtsukitrain Kaiji / ...
- Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj / ...
2h 19m¥1,656–2,844
Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko is to train which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shinjuku Station station and arriving at Kawaguchiko. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Kawaguchi-ko is 111 km. The road distance is 103.4 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥2500 - ¥11000.
The bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta. takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥2500 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Kawaguchi-ko, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta. hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,500–11,000 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchiko every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 56m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Ōtsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- Fujikyu Railway
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
- Fujikyu Railway
- 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
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Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Kawaguchiko Sta. station.
Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kawaguchiko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Shinjuku to Kawaguchi-ko.
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