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How to get fromAnnaka to Karuizawaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Annaka to Karuizawa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Annaka to Takasakitrain train [17772] JR Shinetsu / ...
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    1h 56m
    ¥967–1,417

  2. Drive 37.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Annaka to Karuizawacar car 37.9 km
    49 min
    ¥658–950

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Annaka to Yokokawatrain train [17794] JR Shinetsu / ...
    2. Take the bus from Yokokawa to Karuizawabus bus
    2h 11m
    ¥1,159–3,612

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Annaka to Karuizawataxi taxi 37.9 km
    49 min
    ¥14,000–17,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 56 km
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Annaka, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a train from Annaka to Nakakaruizawa via Takasaki and Karuizawa in around 1h 56m.

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