The distance between Kōfu and Fuji is around 72km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 59min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kōfu to Fuji by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Fuji.
Take a taxi to Fuji.
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There are several options for getting from Kōfu to Fuji by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥2,875 ($21) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 59min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,225 ($250).
The distance between Kōfu and Fuji is around 72km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 37km (23 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Kōfu and Fuji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 59min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kōfu to Fuji is to take a taxi which takes around 59min and will set you back approx ¥34,225 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Kōfu and Fuji, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥2,875 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōfu and Fuji. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kōfu and Fuji with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kōfu and Fuji. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kōfu and Fuji. We recommend that you take a taxi to Fuji. instead which will take 59min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōfu to Fuji. We recommend that you take the train to Fuji. instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Fuji is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Fuji. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kōfu and Fuji. The distance is around 72km (44 miles) by road and it will take around 59min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōfu to Fuji is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ¥2,875 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 50m | ¥2,875($21) | every 4 hours | 87km (54 miles) |
Taxi | 59min | ¥34,225($250) | on demand | 72km (44 miles) |
Drive | 59min | ¥1,095($8) | on demand | 72km (44 miles) |
Shizutetsu Bus
The following major airports near Fuji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.