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How to get from Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji) to Tokyo
Every practical way to travel from Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji) to Tokyo, compared on time, cost and changes.
Kawaguchiko Station → Tokyo Station
Your options
Train (Limited Express / Local)
Fastest- Journey time
- 1h 50m
- Typical fare
- ¥4,130
- Changes
- Direct
Fuji Excursion from Shinjuku
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 2h 15m
- Typical fare
- ¥2,200
- Changes
- Direct
Highway bus from Shinjuku Expressway Terminal
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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What to know
The direct Fuji Excursion train only runs a few times a day; the highway bus from Shinjuku is more frequent and cheaper. Neither is covered by the Japan Rail Pass beyond Otsuki.
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Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji) to Tokyo?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 1h 50m for a typical fare of ¥4,130.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji) to Tokyo?
- Highway Bus — about 2h 15m for a typical fare of ¥2,200.
- How long does it take to get from Kawaguchiko (Mt. Fuji) to Tokyo?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 1h 50m for a typical fare of ¥4,130.