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There are 5 ways to get from Atsugi to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hon-Atsugi to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Ōmiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain train
    3h 42m

  2. Drive  177.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atsugi to Karuizawacar car 177.7 km
    2h 30m
    ¥2,718–3,926

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tomei Ayase to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus Motohakone to Shinjuku
    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
    5h 31m
    ¥3,530–6,730

  4. Train via Tokyo

    1. Take the train from 本厚木 Hon-Atsugi to 新宿 Shinjukutrain train Oh
    2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain train Ja / ...
    3. Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain train
    4h 24m
    ¥2,844–3,899

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Chigasaki to Takasakitrain train Toukaidouhonsen / ...
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    5h 15m
    ¥3,436–4,687

Atsugi to Karuizawa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Hon-Atsugi to Nakakaruizawa via Shinjuku Station, Omiya Station, and Karuizawa in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tomei Ayase to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 5h 31m.

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