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How to get fromAtami to Karuizawaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Tokyo

    best
    1. Take the train from Atami to Shin Yokohamatrain train Kodama
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    4h 51m

  2. Drive  217.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atami to Karuizawacar car 217.1 km
    3h 20m
    ¥3,724–5,380

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mishima Stn.-kitaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus For Shinjuku highway bus terminal
    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
    8h 4m
    ¥7,141–9,893

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Atami to Takasakitrain train Toukaidouhonsen
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    6h 43m
    ¥4,066–5,513

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  • Distance: 251.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Dobashi to Nakakaruizawa via Atami Sta., Atami, Shin Yokohama, Tōkyō Station, and Karuizawa in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dobashi to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via Atami Sta., 熱海 Atami, 三島 Mishima, Mishima Stn.-kitaguchi, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 8h 4m.

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