There are 4 ways to get from Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 55m¥2,379–3,235Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
3h 45m¥3,000–4,000Drive 156.9 km
- Drive from Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawacar 156.9 km
2h 4m¥2,721–3,930Bus via Komoro Station
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Stationbus To Saku
4h 5m¥3,550–3,860
Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 新宿御苑前 Shinjuku-gyoemmae and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo and Karuizawa is 159 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.
The best way to get from Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4000 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 29m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–3,400
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） station.
Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Karuizawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo to Karuizawa.
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