How to travel from Kōfu to Fuji, Japan

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.

3 routes found

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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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Fuji.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥2,875($21)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Fuji.

  • Duration59min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,225($250)
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Drive

Drive to Fuji.

  • Duration59min
  • Distance72km (44 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōfu and Fuji

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kōfu and Fuji

Transport options from Kōfu to Fuji
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
¥2,875($21)
every 4 hours87km (54 miles)
Taxi
59min
¥34,225($250)
on demand72km (44 miles)
Drive
59min
¥1,095($8)
on demand72km (44 miles)

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Airports near Fuji

The following major airports near Fuji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Fuji
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Fuji
MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Fuji