There are 4 ways to get from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 恵比寿 Ebisu to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Js / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 50m¥2,367–3,179Bus
- Take the bus from 池袋駅東口(西武観光バスのりば) to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば)bus 池袋~軽井沢
4h 18m¥3,120–4,145Drive 162.9 km
- Drive from Ebisu Station to Karuizawacar 162.9 km
2h 7m¥2,822–4,076Bus via Komoro Station
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Stationbus To Saku
4h 57m¥3,625–4,109
Ebisu Station to Karuizawa by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 池袋駅東口(西武観光バスのりば) and arriving at 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 恵比寿 Ebisu and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Omiya Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Ebisu Station and Karuizawa is 154 km. The road distance is 162.9 km.
The best way to get from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3200.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Ebisu Station to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 池袋駅東口(西武観光バスのりば) station.
Ebisu Station to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 恵比寿 Ebisu station.
The best way to get from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4200 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Ebisu Station, Tokyo, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from 恵比寿 Ebisu to Nakakaruizawa via 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, and Karuizawa in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口(西武観光バスのりば) to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,900–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 恵比寿 Ebisu to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- 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
Ebisu Station to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) station.
Ebisu Station to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ebisu Station to Karuizawa is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa.
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