There are 3 ways to get from Hakuba to Kawaguchiko by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hakuba to Kōfu
- Take the train from Kofu to Otsuki
- Take the train from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko
4h 21m¥6,310–11,580Drive 188.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Hakuba to Kawaguchiko188.8 km
2h 52m¥3,215–4,644Bus
- Take the bus from Hakuba-chō to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.Fuji-Goko
7h 33m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Hakuba-chō and arriving at Kawaguchiko Sta. via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Kawaguchiko via Kofu and Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Hakuba and Kawaguchiko is 230 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Kawaguchiko without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥6000 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Hakuba to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.
Hakuba to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-chō station.
Hakuba to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Hakuba station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Kawaguchiko is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥6000 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Kawaguchiko, Japan?
You can take a train from Hakuba to Kawaguchiko via Kofu and Otsuki in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakuba-chō to Kawaguchiko Sta. via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Hakuba to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥5,000–6,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥4,500–6,500
- Green Seat
- ¥6,500–9,000
Train from Kofu to Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,900
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,600–2,900
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Green Seat
- ¥2,300–3,100
Train from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,200–2,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Green Seat
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kofu to Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- fujikyu-railway.jp
Train from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://e.fujikyu-railway.jp/
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- fujikyu-railway.jp
Train from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,700
- Website
- https://e.fujikyu-railway.jp/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-chō to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–7,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- traffic@fujikyu.co.jp
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog
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Hakuba to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kawaguchiko is 1h behind Hakuba. It is currently 11:46 AM in Hakuba and 10:46 AM in Kawaguchiko.
Hakuba to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Kōfu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Kawaguchiko is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Hakuba to Kawaguchiko.
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