How to Travel from

Hikone to Kawaguchiko

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Hikone Kawaguchiko

How to Get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko

Plane

59 min

Select a Ticket

Car

3 h 31 min

from $18

Rideshare

3 h 31 min

from $12.55

Cheapest

By car (330 km)

3 h 31 min

330 km.

from $18

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

3 h 31 min

330 km.

from $12.55

Train, Bus

5 h 44 min

230 km.

from $98.74

Bus

6 h 44 min

230 km.

from $66.52

Train

6 h 30 min

228 km.

from $139.17

Train, bus via Nagoya, Train, bus via Nagoya

8 h 45 min

230 km.

from $66.65

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Maibara to Mishima

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$58.44–$82.57

Train from Maibara to Shin-Yokohama

Ave. Duration:

2h 56m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$69.87–$101.63

Train from Maibara to Nagoya

Ave. Duration:

29 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$22.87–$35.57

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Hachioji to Ōtsuki

Ave. Duration:

35 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$12.70–$21.60

Train from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$10.80–$19.06

Train from Maibara to Nagoya

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$17.79–$26.68

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

050-3772-3910

Website:

jr-central.co.jp/

Train from Maibara to Nagoya

Ave. Duration:

1h 8m

Frequency:

5 times a day

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jreast.co.jp/multi/en/

Train from Shin-Yokohama to Hachioji

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$4.57–$6.22

Train from Hachioji to Ōtsuki

Ave. Duration:

47 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.95–$6.99

Fujikyu Railway

Phone:

0555-22-7133

Website:

e.fujikyu-railway.jp/train/

Train from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.26–$10.16

Fujisan Express

Phone:

0555-73-8181

Website:

e.fujikyu-railway.jp/train/

Train from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$11.43–$12.70

Bus operators

Meitetsu Bus

Phone:

052-582-5151

Website:

meitetsu-bus.co.jp/english

Bus from Meishin Taga to Meitetsu

Ave. Duration:

1h 19m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$19.65

Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kawaguchiko

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$34.01

Fujikyuko Express Bus

Phone:

0570-022956

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

bus-fujikyu-co-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Bus from Mishima Station South to Kawaguchiko

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$6.35–$19.06

Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kawaguchiko

Ave. Duration:

4h 25m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$17.79–$60.98

JR Bus Kanto

Phone:

0570-048905

Website:

jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/

Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tomei

Ave. Duration:

4h 31m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$17.79–$44.46

What is the cheapest way to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs $32.61 - $48.91 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

The fastest way to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $32.61 - $48.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Hikone and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct bus from Hikone to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Meishin Taga and arriving at Kawaguchiko via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Hikone and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Kawaguchiko via Maibara, Shin-Yokohama, Hachioji and Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

The distance between Hikone and Kawaguchiko is 364 km. The road distance is 323.1 km.

How do I travel from Hikone to Kawaguchiko without a car?

The best way to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Kawaguchiko bus from?

Hikone to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meishin Taga station.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Kawaguchiko train from?

Hikone to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Maibara station.

Train or bus from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

The best way to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $31.52 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Hikone to Kawaguchiko bus arrive?

Hikone to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.

Where does the Hikone to Kawaguchiko train arrive?

Hikone to Kawaguchiko train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Yokohama station.

Can I drive from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Kawaguchiko is 323 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Hikone to Kawaguchiko.

Where can I stay near Kawaguchiko?

There are 1017+ hotels available in Kawaguchiko. Prices start at $64.01 per night.

Lake Kawaguchi

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Maizuru Castle Park

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Fuji-Q Highland

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Kawaguchiko

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Seven ways to Travel from Hikone to Kawaguchiko

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan Railways Limited Express

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Fujikyu Railway

Fujisan Express

Bus operators

Meitetsu Bus

Fujikyuko Express Bus

JR Bus Kanto

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

What is the fastest way to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

Is there a direct bus between Hikone and Kawaguchiko?

Is there a direct train between Hikone and Kawaguchiko?

How far is it from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

How do I travel from Hikone to Kawaguchiko without a car?

How long does it take to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

Where do I catch the Hikone to Kawaguchiko bus from?

Where do I catch the Hikone to Kawaguchiko train from?

Train or bus from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

Where does the Hikone to Kawaguchiko bus arrive?

Where does the Hikone to Kawaguchiko train arrive?

Can I drive from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

Where can I stay near Kawaguchiko?