There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Kōshū by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kōshū is to train which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kōshū is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Kōshū. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 小田原橋 via 塩山駅南口. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Kōshū. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Enzan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Tokyo and Kōshū is 108 km. The road distance is 117.1 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kōshū without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Tokyo to Kōshū, including transfers.
Tokyo to Kōshū bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Kōshū train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kōshū is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kōshū, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Enzan hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, Keio Dentetsu Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,200–4,800 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Enzan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,800
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Kōshū bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Kofu Station.
Tokyo to Kōshū train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Enzan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Kōshū is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Tokyo to Kōshū.
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