Rome2Rio

How to get fromŌsaka (Station) to Karuizawaby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Karuizawa

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Karuizawa by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawatrain train
    6h 38m
    ¥8,545–11,637

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Osaka Station to Naka-Karuizawanightbus night bus Chikumagawa Liner
    10h 47m
    ¥5,000–11,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus bus 池袋～軽井沢
    12h 35m
    ¥6,200–16,000

  4. Night bus, train

    1. Take the nightbus from Ōsaka Station to Naganonightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawatrain train [161678] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
    7h 18m
    ¥11,100–14,500

  5. Drive 416.2 km

    1. Drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Karuizawacar car 416.2 km
    6h 15m
    ¥7,206–10,409

  6. Train via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shinonoitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinonoi to Nakakaruizawatrain train
    7h 27m

  7. Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain train
    5h 45m
    ¥15,200–23,345

  8. Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain train
    6h 16m
    ¥13,488–31,773

  9. Fly Kobe to Matsumoto Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane UKB - MMJ
    2. Take the train from Murai to Shinonoitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinonoi to Nakakaruizawatrain train
    7h 20m
    ¥20,203–35,633

  10. Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane plane UKB - IBR
    2. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain train
    7h 22m
    ¥21,198–41,753

Ōsaka (Station) to Karuizawa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥6,200Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Karuizawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 566.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Ōsaka (Station), Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a train from Ōsaka to Nakakaruizawa via Tsuruga and Nagano in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 12h 35m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers